104. Your First Dog Needs You More Than You Need A New Puppy

Spirit Dog Training Podcast by Steffi Trott

Dec 16, 202529:15Kids & family

Before you add another dog, there's a hard truth I want you to hear: your first dog may need you more than a new puppy ever could. In this episode, I talk about why adding a second or third dog too early often creates st...

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