Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Little Happier: Why You Shouldn’t Comfort a Scared Puppy

May 18, 2026·3 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

A trainer gave us good advice about our new puppy, Taffy: sometimes, a casual attitude is more calming than the most earnest reassurance. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.

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