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81 | Why Sit? – When Obedience Lets Your Dog Down
Hey Dog Lover,
“Sit!” It’s the go-to command, the first thing we teach our dogs, the magic word that’s supposed to mean they’re well-behaved and under control. But have you ever stopped to ask why we make our dogs sit in certain situations?
What if, in some cases, asking your dog to sit is actually making them feel more insecure?
Today, we’re diving into why obedience isn’t always the answer—and how sometimes, the very thing we think is helping is actually working against our dogs.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
Why obedience should serve a purpose—not just be about compliance.
How…
The skinny
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