Negativity bias and recency bias might sound like something from a psychology lecture, but they could be the hidden reason your dog's reactivity keeps coming back. It's easy to think one scary encounter won't matter if your dog has had plenty of good ones. The truth is, dogs are wired to hold on to the bad stuff, and the most recent experience often carries the most weight.

In episode three of our Reactivity Unpacked mini-series on The Dog People Podcast, Jack and Max dig into how negativity bias and recency bias affect our dogs, where they come from, and why they can quietly undo weeks of good work. Max shares practical ways to avoid these biases taking hold in the first place, how to spot the signs that they're already shaping your dog's behaviour, and how to start working with your dog to turn things around.

Whether you're living with a reactive dog or just want to set your pup up for success, this episode will change the way you think about every walk, every greeting, and every setback.

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