37. The Menopause and Dog Training: How to Concentrate When You're Going Through Changes

Do you find that it becomes harder to concentrate as you get older? Do you sometimes feel like your brain is foggy? If so, you're not alone. Many women experience changes in their ability to focus during the menopause. This can be a difficult time for both our personal and professional lives. But did you know that this can also affect our ability to train dogs?

In this podcast and blog post, Expert Mandi Everson chats to LWDG Founder Jo Perrott about how perimenopause and menopause can affect dog training and offers tips on concentrating when you're going through changes.

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