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172 | 3 Unexpected Ways to Bond with Your Fearful Dog
Hey Dog Lover 🐾
If your dog flinches when you reach out… freezes when you get too close… or simply tolerates affection without really softening into it—this episode is for you.
We’re a touchy-feely species. Dogs are not.
Especially dogs who are fearful, anxious, or still learning to feel safe in the world.
In this episode of the Fearless Dog Lover Podcast, I’m sharing three powerful, connection-deepening ways to bond with your dog—that don’t involve touch at all.
You’ll learn:
Why closeness isn’t the same as consent (and how to honor that difference)
The subtle ways we accidentally add…
The skinny
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