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183 | Why Doing Less Feels So Wrong With A Reactive Dog
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Episode 183 | Why Doing Less Feels So Wrong With A Reactive Dog
Hey Dog Lover! 🐾
Do you feel like if you’re not actively training your reactive dog, you’re failing them?
Does slowing down make you anxious… like you’re falling behind or not doing enough?
Have you ever tried to “do less” with your dog — and immediately felt guilty about it?
In this episode, I’m sharing why doing less with your reactive or fearful dog can feel so uncomfortable — and why that discomfort might actually be the doorway to real change.
We’ve been conditioned to believe that progress comes from doing more: more commands, more exposure, more management, more effort. But what if your dog doesn’t need more from you? What if they need clearer?
We’ll talk about hustle-based training culture, the exhaustion that comes from trying harder, and why influence and leadership often grow in quieter, steadier spaces. If you’ve been feeling tired, stuck, or unsure whether slowing down is the right move, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening underneath that tension
Hope you enjoy this one!
Tracy xoxo
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