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The Dog Training World Is Divided, and It's Exhausting. Here's What I Wish We'd Do Instead.
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The Dog Training World Is Divided, and It's Exhausting. Here's What I Wish We'd Do Instead.

Dog training is unregulated in the US, so certifications became tribal, each one flagging which "side" a trainer is on. After 13+ years in this field, that division exhausts me. I share the moment a certification I loved asked me to give up part of who I am to earn their letters, why I built Wholistic Canine instead, and why I care more about your dog than the fight. The relationship matters more than the labels.

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