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Reactivity in Newly Adopted Dogs with Tom Candy
Why is it that some dogs enter a new home and begin to develop reactivity, seemingly out of nowhere? This often comes as a surprise to their new families, who weren't expecting to dive into a life with a reactive dog. In this episode, I bring in Tom Candy to help unpack what is going on in these scenarios. We discuss:
What the general public doesn't know about the animal sheltering world
What contributes to a dog's behavior changing in a new home
How to actively prevent reactivity from developing in a newly adopted dog
How to help a newly adopted dog transition to their home and lifestyle…
The skinny
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