In today's episode of The Pooch Parenting Podcast, I talk about the risks of getting free advice when it comes to your family dog. Despite the best intentions, free advice can be misleading or even dangerous. In Facebook advice groups, for example, the blind is often leading the blind. Even though people can get some good advice from generous professionals who volunteer in these groups, those can often be outnumbered by people simply sharing their own experiences - most of which are not backed by research or science. If you want the BEST advice, along with coaching and accountability, you would be well served by hiring a qualified professional, such as myself, to guide you. You usually get what you pay for.This episode includes:Why people should be proactive with putting together a trusted team before getting a dog - the same way that people are proactive when they are pregnant or adopting a childExamples of how free advice isn't necessarily helpful and how it can be harmfulCrowd sourcing advice can lead to dangerous behavior and ignoring dog body language