100. The Confidence Myth

If you've been told that "confidence-building games" at home will magically fix your dog's fear or reactivity, this episode may change everything. I'm unpacking one of the most common misunderstandings in modern positive training: the idea that confidence works like experience points you can collect anywhere. I explain why emotional confidence is always context-specific, and how well-intentioned shortcuts can unintentionally stall progress and leave both dog and human frustrated, and what to do instead. Get your reactivity plan started for free at spiritdogtraining.com/free.

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100. The Confidence Myth is an episode from Spirit Dog Training Podcast by Steffi Trott.

This episode is 21:42 long.

This episode was published on Nov 21, 2025.

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