205 | Stop Watching your Dog (You're Being Weird About it)

If you are somebody who is dealing with reactivity, especially leash reactivity, I'm sure somebody somewhere has told you the value of learning how to watch for the signs, right? To pick up on all the subtleties of your dog's body language before the actual reactivity so that you can catch it, catch the spark before the explosion.

You know, all those signs like the freezing, lip licking, the tension, scanning, staring, all of the things.

But what if by the time you notice all of that, you've missed it? 'Cause it's true.

By the time you take notice of all of those things, you are already behind the dog.

In this episode, we are gonna be talking about why the real shift isn't just learning to watch your dog, it's learning to become aware with them.

Let's get into it.

Ready to have a calm and peaceful life with your dog without the stress of those fear-based behaviors? Hi, I'm Tracy, and I've been there, overwhelmed by all the conflicting dog training advice and unsure of what to do next.

But now I help dog lovers like you simplify your life with your dog by building confidence naturally, fostering trust, and addressing those fear-based challenges.

So if you're ready, stop chomping those chicken wieners and let's get to it.

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