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189 | Your Reactive Dog Doesn't Need More Friends
Hey Dog Lover🐾
Do you feel like your reactive dog needs more socialization… more exposure… more dog friends?
What if that’s not actually true?
In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the biggest mindset shifts for reactive dog owners: your dog doesn’t need to like other dogs to be successful.
We dive into:
Why forcing dog interactions can actually increase fear and reactivity
The difference between social and pro-social dogs
What your dog is really telling you when they react to other dogs
Why confidence isn’t built through exposure—but through trust
How to shift your focus from “fixing” your…
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