Dog Training’s Latest Buzzword – “Balance”
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Back in 2011, I noticed just how many dog trainers were claiming to offer “balanced dog training.” Remarkably that number only seems to have increased as time when on.  What I find most surprising is that these "balanced" dog trainers are just adding a new buzzword, "balanced",  to out-of-date traditional dog training techniques.  Don't be fooled by the hype!
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