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Breaking free from the perfectionist trap in dog sports mindset perfection Mar 11, 2025

Perfectionism feels like a good thing. After all, striving for excellence is how we improve, right? But in dog sports, perfectionism can actually hold you back rather than push you forward. If you've ever left the ring feeling like a failure because of one small mistake—or if you find yourself avoid...

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