February 25, 2026

Episode 381: Puppies with Friends

In this episode (30:21)

In this episode, Jennifer, Sarah, and Esteban talk about the realities of raising and training puppies alongside someone else. We explore how shared puppy journeys can strengthen relationships, strain them, and ultimately teach us a lot about expectations, pressure, and perspective.

You Will Learn

  • Jennifer’s experience raising littermates with her mom and later with her best friend and training partner
  • Why getting puppies at the same time can create both the best and the hardest moments in an agility partnership
  • How side-by-side progress can make you feel behind, increase stress, or quietly shift expectations
  • The upside of having a training partner going through the same puppy stage at the same time

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