Little Happier: Why You Shouldn’t Comfort a Scared Puppy
May 18, 2026•4 min•Ep. 58602
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Episode description
A trainer gave us good advice about our new puppy, Taffy: sometimes, a casual attitude is more calming than the most earnest reassurance.
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