103. Why Rescue Dogs Are Not For Everyone

Spirit Dog Training Podcast by Steffi Trott

Dec 9, 202517:14Kids & family

We talk a lot about "adopt, don't shop," but rarely about the unseen cost when a rescue dog's needs exceed a family's capacity. And that mismatch can break hearts on both sides. In this episode, I explore why rescue dogs...

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