Confused Dogs, Overwhelmed Humans: The Real Training Issue

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In this episode, Josh reflects on his 2025 podcast recap (now reaching listeners in 28 countries and 160+ cities) and dives into a problem he sees every single day: confusion. Not stubborn dogs. Not lazy owners. Conflicting information, buzzwords without context, and advice that lacks clarity.

From puppies to reactive dogs to anxiety cases, the pattern is the same. Owners try everything — YouTube, social media, trainers, friends — and end up frozen, second-guessing themselves, and feeling ashamed to ask questions.

Josh breaks down:

• Why “consistency” without clarity just creates pressure
• How social media amplifies confusion instead of helping
• Why shame stops learning — and learning is what dogs actually need
• What real communication in dog training should look like
• Why clarity, not trends or flashiness, is what truly creates change

This episode is for dog owners who feel lost, and trainers who want to explain better, not louder.

If you’re overwhelmed, you’re not failing. You’re navigating chaos, and remember, clarity changes everything.

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