Most of us learned how to be in relationships long before we ever picked up a leash. Those patterns don’t disappear when we’re working with our dogs. They show up in how we respond when things go wrong, how much we need to control the outcome, and how we handle uncertainty.

This reference card introduces the four attachment styles and how each one tends to show up in dog handling. It is the starting point for a longer series, and a useful place to begin if you have ever wondered why certain moments with your dog feel bigger than they should.

Free. Takes about five minutes to read. Worth sitting with longer.

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