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You Get What You Pet

Jason Wright

January 25, 2021

Too much unearned affection or affection given at the wrong time gives control to your dog and rewards behaviour we don’t want.

The behaviour we reward will become more frequent and intense with time..

Be mindful of when you give affection to your dog. Although it feels good to us you may be creating a very unhealthy mindset in your dog.

Your dog is learning at every single interaction you have with it no matter how big or small.

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