88. Should You Tire Your Dog Out Before You Train?

Spirit Dog Training Podcast by Steffi Trott

Oct 10, 202509:38Kids & family

In this episode I discuss why we might not always want to tire our dogs out before a training session, and when it is appropriate to do so! Want to get started with our training programs for free? Visit spiritdogtraining...

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