Leash Reactivity: Helping Both Ends of the Leash
We cannot resolve reactivity unless we offer support and build skills and confidence at both ends of the leash. We need to help the humans so they can help their dogs.
We cannot resolve reactivity unless we offer support and build skills and confidence at both ends of the leash. We need to help the humans so they can help their dogs.
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