#261: When it's time to leave your dog trainer (and why it feels like betrayal)

Leaving a trainer is one of the most guilt-soaked decisions in dog sports — and almost nobody talks about it. This episode is about why it's so hard, why gratitude and obligation are not the same thing, and why the best training relationships are actually designed for you to leave. Whether you're the one doing the leaving or the one watching a student go, this one's worth a listen.

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