Play to Train Podcast

Jul 08 2024 19 ep. 22 mins 6

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Dog training doesn’t need to be stuffy or boring! We can use PLAY and GAMES to teach our dogs the skills they need and to simply have fun with them. Join us as we discuss the various ways we can celebrate just how fun it can be to share our lives with our dogs.

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