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158 | Are You Coming in Too Hot? Understanding the Fearful Dog's Mind
Hey Dog Lover 🐾🐾
Ever saw a dog so cute you couldn’t help but just rush over to give them a little pet?
(Yeah, me too.)
But sometimes we need to pause and consider what our movement means to a dog.
In fact, this is one of the biggest—and most misunderstood—reasons fearful dogs struggle to feel safe, even with people who love them dearly.
In this episode, we explore what it means to “come in too hot” from your dog’s perspective.
We’ll talk about prey-mind vs. predator-mind, body language, and the often-overlooked subtleties of pressure and approach that can either build trust… or blow it…
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