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Adam England

Want to build trust with your dog? Trainer reveals why it all comes down to giving them choice

Golden Retriever dog lying in between two people on the grass and playing.

Sometimes, there will be things your pup isn’t totally comfortable with, or they’re scared by. Of course, this isn’t ideal as a dog parent – you’d like to be able to walk past the dog or the car that spooks them, for example, without too much difficulty – maybe just a couple of the best dog treats to help coax them. 

But listening to your dog and giving them the chance to leave situations they aren’t totally comfortable with can actually be beneficial – and make them more comfortable in the long term. 

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