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Dog training and decision fatigue

Dog training and decision fatigue

by Kristi Benson | Feb 28, 2017 | blog

We train dogs for a variety of reasons: to reduce unwanted behaviour, increase desired behaviour, for their welfare, to improve public safety and of course for pure, unadulterated fun. Owners who are training for fun without clear goals might be slow to reach them (or...

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