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In this refreshingly honest episode, Kim and Carla take a deep dive into a topic few trainers talk about openly: overtraining.

They explore how doing too much can sometimes create more problems than it solves—leading to overdependent dogs, burnout, and missed opportunities for natural learning. From complex training plans that overwhelm both dog and handler, to the pressure of “perfect” behaviour in public, Kim and Treetops challenge the idea that more is always better.

They discuss:

• Why simplifying your approach often leads to better results
• The power of management and setting the environment up for success
• How to assess what your dog—and you—are really ready for
• The importance of rest, free time, and natural behaviour
• What they’ve learned from both under-trained and over-trained dogs (shoutout to Stan!)

Whether you’re a professional trainer, a first-time dog guardian, or somewhere in between, this episode is your permission slip to pause, simplify, and let dogs just be dogs.

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