Dog - Human Play & Dr. Amy Cook
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Do you know how to really PLAY with your dog? The answer is more complicated - and important - than it might seem. True social play between you and your dog can be a powerful tool in building connection and trust, and it can be a much-needed reprieve for a dog living here in our human world. Dr. Amy Cook is the expert on human-canine play, and her "Play Way" approach is our topic for this episode.   LINKS: Video of Dr. Cook demonstrating some elements of "The Play Way" https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=681929543785963    Graphic illustrating highlighting key Play Way concepts https://blog.doggiedrawings.net/post/614077754120519680   Kathy's article on play in Whole Dog Journal      
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