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741: When "Bad Behavior" Is Actually Communication with Lauren Sisak
What if the behavior we label as a problem is actually a dog trying to tell us something important? Lauren Sisak, founder of Sit Stay Stella, joins Collin to explore how pet care professionals can better understand anxious, reactive, and overwhelmed dogs by paying attention to what their behavior is communicating. Lauren explains her green, yellow, and red zone framework, how to recognize when a dog cannot perform a familiar behavior, and why treats, distance, and environmental changes can be powerful tools. They also discuss safer meet-and-greets, building trust without forcing interaction…
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