Best Hey Folks Podcasts (2025)

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Michelle Penczak: Binders Full of Military Spouses (Pt 1) 43:13

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Military spouse unemployment is 21%, which is 5 times the national average, often because employers don't want to hire people like Michelle Penczak who move every 3-4 years. So Michelle started a virtual assistant company called Squared Away where location wouldn't be an issue. And it's skyrocketed to employing 400 military spouses who serve 1,000 …

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Michelle Penczak: Binders Full of Military Spouses (Pt 2) 36:40

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Military spouse unemployment is 21%, which is 5 times the national average, often because employers don't want to hire people like Michelle Penczak who move every 3-4 years. So Michelle started a virtual assistant company called Squared Away where location wouldn't be an issue. And it's skyrocketed to employing 400 military spouses who serve 1,000 …

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PLEDGE WEEK: “Light Flight” by Pentangle

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Erratum: At one point here I say “Cannonball Adderley” when I mean “Nat Adderley”.This episode is part of Pledge Week 2025. For five days this week, I will be posting old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed to encourage people to subscribe to my Patreon. If you want more of these, and only if you can afford it, subscribe for $1 a month at patre…

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Episode 9: Folkore and Folk Tales 1:24:32

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Send us a text In this episode the daring duo of idiots talk about their favourite folk tales and folklore creatures. Mostly focusing on their home countries. Thank you so much for all you support . Please follow us on twitter @TheYapFilesBy Nova and Hollow

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PLEDGE WEEK: “Fruit Tree” by Nick Drake

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This episode is part of Pledge Week 2025. For five days this week, I will be posting old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed to encourage people to subscribe to my Patreon. If you want more of these, and only if you can afford it, subscribe for $1 a month at patreon.com/andrewhickey . Whether you do or not, I hope you enjoy this one. (more…)…

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Favorite Nonfiction Books 16:50

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For Shop Talk, Bill and Alex reflect on 4 of their favorite nonfiction books. What's yours?! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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PLEDGE WEEK: “Living in the Past” by Jethro Tull

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This episode is part of Pledge Week 2025. For five days this week, I will be posting old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed to encourage people to subscribe to my Patreon. If you want more of these, and only if you can afford it, subscribe for $1 a month at patreon.com/andrewhickey . Whether you do or not, I hope you enjoy this one. (more…)…

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PLEDGE WEEK: “Pictures of Matchstick Men” by The Status Quo

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This episode is part of Pledge Week 2025. For five days this week, I will be posting old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed to encourage people to subscribe to my Patreon. If you want more of these, and only if you can afford it, subscribe for $1 a month at patreon.com/andrewhickey . Whether you do or not, I hope you enjoy this one. (more…)…

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PLEDGE WEEK: “La conferencia secreta del Toto’s Bar” by Los Shakers

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This episode is part of Pledge Week 2025. For five days this week, I will be posting old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed to encourage people to subscribe to my Patreon. If you want more of these, and only if you can afford it, subscribe for $1 a month at patreon.com/andrewhickey . Whether you do or not, I hope you enjoy this one. (more…)…

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Announcing Pledge Week 2025

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Transcript It’s that time of year again, the time that regular listeners have come to know as Pledge Week, where for five days (this time from Tuesday through Saturday, because I had a migraine yesterday when I should have been recording this intro) I post five old Patreon bonus episodes to the main feed as a way of persuading some of you to sign u…

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An Army of Normal Social Workers (Pt 1) 39:56

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Dr. Rhonda Smith has assigned the podcast to over 400 of her social work students at the University of Southern Mississippi. In this episode we meet 7 of them, who are sure to inspire you about this rising generation! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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An Army of Normal Social Workers (Pt 2) 35:21

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Dr. Rhonda Smith has assigned the podcast to over 400 of her social work students at the University of Southern Mississippi. In this episode we meet 7 of them, who are sure to inspire you about this rising generation! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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86 - Tired of People Pleasing? - Frustrated bc you don't know how to establish boundaries in a relationship? Self respect def isn't easy for a LOT of us, but it's not your fault.. 27:12

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Do you ever get mad at yourself because you didn't hold a boundary? Are you SO over what a people pleaser you can be? Has anyone ever told you you need to respect yourself like they were talking to kindergartener and you STILL, to this day, carry that shame around with you? This is your epi, hunny. We're getting into the connection between people p…

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Our Favorite Books 11:39

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex reflect on some of their favorite books. And want to hear about yours! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Song 179: “Kick Out the Jams” by the MC5 (Public Clean Version)

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This episode, we look at the song “Kick Out the Jams” by the MC5, and the brief career of the most revolutionary guitar band of the sixties. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. As explained in the episode itself, it would be impossible to do this episode without using one particular O…

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E312- When Your Dog Doesn’t Like Someone… So What 1:00:12

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Tom speaks about why it's actually okay if your dog doesn't like other people. Seminars 👉🏻 www.tomdavisevents.com Courses 🔥 www.tomdaviscourses.com Equipment/Merchandise 🐶 https://buynobaddogs.com/Tom Davis Online Academy 🧠 https://club.upstatecanine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr…

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Jenn Andrews: I Want To Be The Person That I Needed (Pt 1) 45:40

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Jenn had to amputate her right leg due to sarcoma cancer. She committed to helping patients like herself and she soon found her cause in the tragedy of insurance companies not paying for prosthetics for running, swimming, or any other athletic activity. The Move for Jenn Foundation has since paid for 63 activewear prosthetics! Support the show: htt…

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Jenn Andrews: I Want To Be The Person That I Needed (Pt 2) 46:09

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Jenn had to amputate her right leg due to sarcoma cancer. She committed to helping patients like herself and she soon found her cause in the tragedy of insurance companies not paying for prosthetics for running, swimming, or any other athletic activity. The Move for Jenn Foundation has since paid for 63 activewear prosthetics! Support the show: htt…

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3 Things I Learned From FedEx's Founder 23:20

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on the extraordinary life of Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx who recently passed away. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Father Mark Hanna: The 3 Civilians Who Saved Upwards of 77 Lives (Pt 1) 41:01

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An Egyptian engineer, a Hispanic Navy Seal, and an Italian construction manager walk into a building. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s the beginning of real-life heroism. The building was the World Trade Center’s North Tower and Father Mark Hanna is the only one of the 3 amigos to survive 9/11. Support the show: https://www.normalfo…

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Father Mark Hanna: The 3 Civilians Who Saved Upwards of 77 Lives (Pt 2) 30:08

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An Egyptian engineer, a Hispanic Navy Seal, and an Italian construction manager walk into a building. It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s the beginning of real-life heroism. The building was the World Trade Center’s North Tower and Father Mark Hanna is the only one of the 3 amigos to survive 9/11. Support the show: https://www.normalfo…

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85 - Is My Mom a Narcissist? - This one's for the daughters of narcissistic mothers—and the dudes and non-binary folks—let's dig into the signs of a narcissistic mother, the impact, & how we heal. 1:09:27

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Real talk—narcissistic mothers unleash a reign of terror over their kids, and for MANY of us, we don't even realize it for years and years! We may even adore, worship, and endlessly praise our mothers (which is what many narcissistic mothers groom their children to do BTW). The way it impacts our self-worth and ability to set boundaries is WILD. In…

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The 50-Year Old Version 14:17

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For Shop Talk, we feature Army member Erik Lokkesmoe's reflections on what he wishes someone had told him when he was 30 or 40 years old. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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311- How to reset your training with your dog at any age! 46:29

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Tom speaks to a Golden Retriever owner about his fearful reactions to co-workers and men. Seminars 👉🏻 www.tomdavisevents.com Courses 🔥 www.tomdaviscourses.com Equipment/Merchandise 🐶 https://buynobaddogs.com/Tom Davis Online Academy 🧠 https://club.upstatecanine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci…

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Michael Gosman: Buy A Home, Build A Community (Pt 1) 41:32

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When Father Dennis Lewis was assigned to St. Michael’s parish in Milwaukee, he discovered a growing number of Hmong and Laotians seeking refuge from the Vietnam War. Many were subjected to a terrible slumlord and so Father decided to start a homebuying ministry that helped coach them through the process. 33 years later, Acts Housing has helped 4,00…

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Michael Gosman: Buy A Home, Build A Community (Pt 2) 1:01:33

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When Father Dennis Lewis was assigned to St. Michael’s parish in Milwaukee, he discovered a growing number of Hmong and Laotians seeking refuge from the Vietnam War. Many were subjected to a terrible slumlord and so Father decided to start a homebuying ministry that helped coach them through the process. 33 years later, Acts Housing has helped 4,00…

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For All The 50-Year Old Men Who... 12:40

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on Army member Erik Lokkesmoe's powerful article, "For All The 50-Year Old Men Who..." Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Kevin Adler: Reuniting 1,100 People Experiencing Homelessness With Their Families (Pt 1) 41:14

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Kevin was tired of walking by people experiencing homelessness, not doing anything, and undermining his own humanity and theirs each time. So he finally did something and his accidental nonprofit Miracle Messages has since reunited over 1,100 people with their families! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Kevin Adler: Reuniting 1,100 People Experiencing Homelessness With Their Families (Pt 2) 1:03:19

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Kevin was tired of walking by people experiencing homelessness, not doing anything, and undermining his own humanity and theirs each time. So he finally did something and his accidental nonprofit Miracle Messages has since reunited over 1,100 people with their families! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Song 178: “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part Two: “I Have no Thought of Time”

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For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the second part of a two-episode look at the song “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, and the intertwining careers of Joe Boyd, Sandy Denny, and Richard Thompson. Click the full post to rea…

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84 - Limerence Symptoms Driving You Crazy? - Obsessive love ain't love, y'all, & your limerent object isn't all that. Let's show you how to stop obsessing over someone else so you can LIVE. 31:39

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Literally romantic obsession SUCKS. The longing is so intense, and there's no way to satiate it. In this epi, we get into how your unmet childhood needs are feeding your limerence, how we work with them, and why self-love is both the key AND just the beginning. Birth Chart Reading Giveaway Rules! Leave me a rating and review, screenshot it, post it…

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E310- Inside the Mind of Your Dog: Masterclass- Forrest Micke 2:18:33

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Dog Trainer Tom Davis host the #1 Dog Training Podcast with guest, friend and dog trainer Forrest Micke. When Forrest isn't at his home in Oregon with his dogs, he's teaching at Michael Ellis's School for Dog Trainers or traveling in his van conducting seminars. www.forrestmicke.com – Offers details on his live workshops, video tutorial library, an…

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Experimenting With Local Chapters 14:14

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For Shop Talk, we explore the idea of potentially experimenting with a few local chapters of the Army this year. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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An Army of Normal Teenagers (Pt 1) 43:48

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Ginny Manguno, a teacher at Briarcrest Christian School, assigned listening to the podcast in her high school class. And so we decided to interview Ginny and her 15 students! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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An Army of Normal Teenagers (Pt 2) 35:27

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Ginny Manguno, a teacher at Briarcrest Christian School, assigned listening to the podcast in her high school class. And so we decided to interview Ginny and her 15 students! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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I Was Miserable On Father's Day, Until... 7:09

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares his deeply personal experience with Father's Day. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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E309- How to Stop Whining & Crying When You Leave / Separation Anxiety Guide 57:59

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Tom speaks with dog owners who live in a city surrounded by neighbors who don't like hearing their dog whine and bark when they leave. On top of that, the dog also doesn't know how to handle this. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Tom Davis

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Tim Brown: 100 Friends Were Murdered on 9/11 (Pt 1) 40:36

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9/11 firefighter Tim Brown helped save lives that fateful day, but he also lost 100 friends who chose to save others knowing it would likely be the last act of their lives. His mission is to honor this Army of Normal Folks and make sure that America never forgets them. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Tim Brown: 100 Friends Were Murdered on 9/11 (Pt 2) 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

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9/11 firefighter Tim Brown helped save lives that fateful day, but he also lost 100 friends who chose to save others knowing it would likely be the last act of their lives. His mission is to honor this Army of Normal Folks and make sure that America never forgets them. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener…

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83 - Need Help with Anxiety? - The spin-outs suck—get help with anxiety & learn anxiety management techniques with Dr. Stephanie Lopez 53:36

2M ago53:36

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Anxiety isn't just about your thoughts, it's about whether or not you see *YOURSELF* as capable enough to handle life (OOF!). In this episode, I get into this and SO much more with anxiety expert Dr. Stephanie Lopez (you can check out her FREE training for ditching anxiety here). If you'd like a one-on-one coaching session, birth chart reading, or …

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E308- Troubleshooting remote collar training 8 Month Old Aussie! 25:52

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Tom speaks with a dog owner with an 8-month-old Australian Shepherd who is having some issues with advancing the remote collar. She scratches at the collar but won't recall. Seminars 👉🏻 www.tomdavisevents.com Courses 🔥 www.tomdaviscourses.com Equipment/Merchandise 🐶 https://buynobaddogs.com/ Tom Davis Online Academy 🧠 https://club.upstatecanine.com…

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We Are Not What We Do 14:38

2M ago14:38

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For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on Army member Andrew Maue's email. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premium See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Kim Emch: The Only 3 Generation Family ESL Program (Pt 1) 40:21

2M ago40:21

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When Kim found out that thousands of kids in her suburban community were going hungry in the summer, she couldn’t look away from the problem. Her nonprofit Festa now feeds over 800 children in the summer, but as Kim puts it, they don’t just want to help people live in poverty a little bit better. So they serve 1,166 people with America's only 3-gen…

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Kim Emch: The Only 3 Generation Family ESL Program (Pt 2) 1:04:47

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When Kim found out that thousands of kids in her suburban community were going hungry in the summer, she couldn’t look away from the problem. Her nonprofit Festa now feeds over 800 children in the summer, but as Kim puts it, they don’t just want to help people live in poverty a little bit better. So they serve 1,166 people with America's only 3-gen…

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E307- Your Leash Reactivity Blueprint- Everything You Need To Know About Leash Reactivity 1:05:58

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Tom Davis speaks with a dog owner who is struggling with leash reactivity and Tom breaks down everything you need to know about leash reactivity 👉🏻 www.tomdavisevents.com Courses 🔥 www.tomdaviscourses.com Equipment/Merchandise 🐶 https://buynobaddogs.com/Tom Davis Online Academy 🧠 https://club.upstatecanine.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcirc…