Gloss: Happy without a dog? Walking the dog with an empty leash:
New trend “Hobby Dogging”: When dog owners are out and about alone.
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- Barbara Gerlinger offers dog training without real dogs, called 'Hobby Dogging,' in Bad Friedrichshall.
- The focus lies on training dog owners mentally rather than just walking with leash and collar.
- Despite strong social media criticism, Gerlinger remains confident in the benefits of her approach.
- Regular courses are planned for next year after limited initial interest from potential clients.
That's little.— Barbara Gerlinger speaks about the low customer interest in her 'Hobby Dogging'.
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