59. Reactivity Training Shortcuts

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59. Reactivity Training Shortcuts

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May 15, 2024

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Living with and training a reactive dog is a taxing, tiring task! What if there was a shortcut? In this episode I discuss if there is a way to cut corners in reactivity training ... and what the results will look like. If you want to start training with our library of over 1,300 training videos for free, visit spiritdogtraining.com/free

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May 15, 2024

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