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The perfectionist's trap in dog sports mindset perfection Mar 11, 2025

Are you a recovering perfectionist? Me too - welcome to the club. Many competitive dog handlers struggle with perfectionist tendencies—whether they realize it or not. And while striving for excellence is a great goal, perfection is a moving target that only leads to frustration.

 

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