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𝗛𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 "𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸" 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁. Dogs act "guilty" based on what owners believe happened, not what actually happened.

More in The Rescue Dog Decompression Roadmap. Link in first comment.
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You don't need to out-dominate your dog. You need to build trust.

More like this in my new program, The Rescue Dog Decompression Roadmap. Link in top comment.

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I spent several minutes in the park kissing his muzzle--people were looking.😆🤪🤷‍♂️
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What actually helps: slow sniff walks, mental enrichment, and plenty of downtime.

More like this in my new program, The Rescue Dog Decompression Roadmap. Link in top comment.
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I see it on social media every day, and my heart sinks a little each time. A terrified dog isn't stubborn. A dog having accidents in the house isn't being defiant. A "guilty look" born of anxiety isn't guilt. Why does this matter? Check link in the top comment 🐾👇
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We are so lucky to have you as part of our Lucky Dog family and wish you a safe and happy labor day.

To volunteer with Lucky Dog, email us or visit our website at luckydoganimlalrescue.org. #IAmLuckyDog #RescueDogs #RescueCats #community

𝗔 𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝗴. You can't outrun cortisol, an anxious dog on another walk is just an anxious dog practicing being anxious. More in my new program. Details in top comment.
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The snuggliest this morning😊🐶❤️ #dogsofbluesky #pitbulls #rescuedogs

Pushing a scared rescue dog to "just get used to it" doesn't build trust, it erodes it. Instead, let them set the pace from Day 1. More like this in my new program. Details in top comment.
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Common mistake: expecting your rescue dog to hit milestones on a 3-3-3 timeline. Your dog sets the pace, not the calendar. More like this in my new program, details in top comment.
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Morning shenanigans from the brawlers!! 🐶❤️ #dogsofbluesky #pitbulls #rescuedogs

Stop labeling your dog’s behavior. Start asking why.

More like this in my new program, The Rescue Dog Decompression Roadmap. Link in top comment.
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“Who you calling old?” This little dude walked four states in ten minutes. He turns 16 on Wednesday! #seniordogs #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #fourcorners #48states

Sudden barking or indoor accidents aren't bad behavior. They're more likely stress or a training gap. Look for the pattern.

More like this in my upcoming program. Details in top comment.
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Real trust isn't built through outdated notions of dominance.

More like this in my new program, The Rescue Dog Decompression Roadmap. Link in top comment.
#skydogs #dogsky #rescuedogs