** Training in the real world, as opposed to isolation, is crucial for developing practical skills and adaptability. ** Learning to swim in the ocean makes a swimming pool look pretty easy.. At the same time, only swimming alone in a backyard pool doesn't make you ready for the ocean! ** Real-world scenarios provide context, challenges, and nuances that isolated training may lack. It helps individuals apply knowledge in dynamic situations, fostering problem-solving abilities and preparing them for the complexities of real-life experiences. ** Crawl, walk, run. Slowly push thresholds. When you fail, back off, assess, start off, push thru. ** Dogs only know what you show them and what you teach them. Show them the world. Show them calm. Show them out of control. Show them every possible thing during training and the real world will see like a cake walk...