I’m busting one of the biggest myths in the dog world: that reactive dogs just need ‘more socialising’! If your dog barks, lunges, pulls, or gets overexcited around other dogs and people, that advice could make things worse.

In this episode:

•  What a dog’s natural social life looks like (and how different it is from the park)

•  3 proven alternatives: real-world strategies I use with clients

•  How to set up safe, calm, confidence-building dog interactions

•  The signs your dog is actually benefiting from social time

You’ll know how to swap risky “socialising” for calm, controlled experiences that genuinely improve your dog’s social skills. Forget the outdated advice: THIS is how you’ll enjoy stress free walks.

"When you work WITH your dog’s natural instincts rather than against them, you’ll create a happy, well balanced, and yes, well behaved dog!" 💬

📈Dog Walking Diagnostic - Discover Your Dog’s Walking Style! 

Do you know the REAL reason your dog pulls, barks, lunges or ignores you? It’s often not what you think! 

Discover why your dog struggles on walks - and more importantly, what you can do about it. The Dog Walking Diagnostic Quiz is completely free, takes just 5 mins, and could be your first step toward calmer, stress-free walks with a well-behaved dog you’re proud of.

https://stressfreedogwalks.com/diagnostic 

🐕 Calm Canine Blueprint

Leave a rating/review, and head over to https://stressfreedogwalks.com/review to upload your screenshot. Then I’ll send you my Calm Canine Blueprint completely free as a gift. 

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https://www.youtube.com/@StressFreeDogWalks 

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