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Dec 2023
20m 21s

Do Dogs Need Dog Friends?

SARAH STREMMING, THE COGNITIVE CANINE
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Blanket statements like “puppies have to play with other puppies to grow into well rounded adults” or “dogs do not need dog friends, they need to learn to listen to you,” are thrown around in dog training circles every day. As you might have guessed, Sarah has a more nuanced take. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.my ... Show More
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