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117 | 4 Reasons Your Reactive Dog Was a Dream on Vacation (and What That Really Tells You)
Hey there, Dog Lover🐾
You packed the treats, braced for meltdowns, and hoped your reactive dog wouldn’t unravel the moment you left your driveway. But surprise! On vacation, your fearful dog was calm, confident, even easy.
What gives?
In this episode, I’m diving into what I call the vacation effect—and why a change of scenery can reveal a whole new side of your reactive or anxious dog. We’ll talk about how triggers, habit loops, and environmental pressure can influence your dog’s behavior way more than you think. And how trust-based leadership, not treats or obedience drills, is what helps…
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