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Dose of Dog #131: Your Dog isn't a Blank Slate
On this episode of Dose of Dog, host Heather Mishefske—dog trainer, behavioral analyst, and owner of Embark—dives into a topic every dog owner should understand: your dog is not a blank slate. Genetics and epigenetics play a powerful role in shaping behavior long before a puppy ever comes home. Heather explains how a mother dog's stress, nutrition, health, and sense of safety during pregnancy can influence her puppies' ability to handle stress throughout their lives. Puppies can be exposed to stress hormones before they're even born, creating lasting effects on their development. Many dogs…
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