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Forget everything you thought you knew about bringing home a new puppy. That adorable ball of fur isn't a blank canvas waiting for your training to begin—they've already been developing, learning, and forming their unique personality long before they set paw in your home.

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Could your dog's seemingly boundless energy actually be a behavior you've unintentionally created? This eye-opening exploration challenges the common assumption that certain dogs are just "born hyper," suggesting instead that our patterns of reinforcement might be amplifying normal energy into something that feels excessive.

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That adorable new puppy has everyone in the family enchanted—especially the kids. But amid the excitement of tossing toys, floor-level play sessions, and non-stop attention, you might be accidentally creating a future problem: a dog who can't function without constant entertainment.

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