You did the research. You chose a reputable breeder. You paid more because you thought you were giving your dog the best possible start. So why are you still dealing with dog behavior problems like anxiety, fear, or reactivity that you never expected?
Good breeding and genetics can lower certain risks, but they can't guarantee how your dog will behave. Prenatal stress, early puppy development, and the environment your puppy experiences before coming home can all influence behavior in ways a pedigree alone can't predict.
In this episode, we're looking at why even well-bred and purebred dogs can struggle with behavior challenges, and what their earliest experiences might help us understand.
You'll hear:
- Why a well-bred or purebred dog can still develop behavior problems
- How a mother dog's stress during pregnancy and a puppy's early environment may influence fear and reactivity
- Why pedigree papers and genetics can't tell you everything about your dog's earliest experiences
Press play if you carefully chose your dog and still find yourself wondering why they're struggling with behaviors you never expected.
There's more on the blog, including Fitz's early history and the experiences that may have shaped his behavior before I ever met him. Find the link in the episode notes.
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