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‼️🚨 5 flawed assumptions in dog training science 1️⃣ misuse of survey data 2️⃣ improper experimental design 3️⃣ ignoring contradictory findings 4️⃣ ignoring lived experiences by trainers 5️⃣ cognitive dissonance This means we’re far from reaching a scientific consent. And we won’t unless we step out of the categorizations and focus on the elements that determine the welfare of dogs. And Im fully aware of other trials and studies, however, if you take a good look, the are fall under at least one of the above points! So let’s do better! #neuroscience #dogtraining #dogbehavior #dogs #caninescience #doglife #resilience

The Five-Minute Dog Aggression Solution? A while back, there was a rescue dog that supposedly was not good around other dogs. This dog was being housed by a foster family. The next step was to address this issue since it could have been an obstacle to finding the dog a new permanent home. Off in the distance was another trainer working some dogs in an outdoor class. He came over, introduced himself, and said he could fix this dog in 5 minutes if he could take the dog over to these other dogs. He didn’t know this dog. Didn’t know the background, didn’t know if this dog had any preparation work, any past traumas, any medical issues… nothing.

The Five-Minute Dog Aggression Solution? - Sam the Dog Trainer A while back, there was a rescue dog that supposedly was not good around other dogs. This dog was being housed by a foster family. The next step was to address this issue since it could have been an obstacle to finding the dog a new permanent home. Off in the distance was another trainer […]

Preventing Shelter Dog Deterioration: Long term, inappropriate kenneling creates neuroses in shelter dogs, resulting in repetitive or severely inhibited responses; multiple signs of extreme stress, self-preoccupied behaviors; increased care soliciting or care rejecting behavioral patterns; resistance to being returned to the kennel; snapping at the leash or while being leashed; food bowl guarding; suspiciousness, restlessness, and excessive vocalizations; trembling; digestive, skin and other health problems; engaging in behaviors such as upsetting food or water bowls; appearing overly active or inhibited; and sometimes becoming hyper-aggressive. Neurotic dogs are more likely to remain too long in shelters and risk being killed. The main contributing factors which cause the development of this disorder in shelter dogs are intense restraint and confinement; inability to express normal behavior; frustration; inappropriate feeding protocols; shelter crowding; inescapable aversive stimuli; hunger; unresolvable motivational conflicts; irregular schedules; lack of basic affection; repeated encounters with unfamiliar people and animals which do not engage in successful greetings. All of this upsets their metabolic and psychological homeostasis and blocks their return to normal behavioral expression. Here are preliminary steps to take...

Preventing Shelter Dog Deterioration - Sam the Dog Trainer Long term, inappropriate kenneling creates neuroses in shelter dogs, resulting in repetitive or severely inhibited responses; multiple signs of extreme stress, self-preoccupied behaviors; increased care soliciting or care rejecting behavioral patterns; resistance to being returned to the kennel; sna...

Lack Of Understanding And Support In Dog Training: Many years ago, I had hired a dog trainer to assist me with one of my dogs. However, I had to terminate the relationship. Here’s why…

Lack Of Understanding And Support In Dog Training Many years ago, I had hired a dog trainer to assist me with one of my dogs. However, I had to terminate the relationship. Here’s why… While ...

Appreciate what you have. We are being fed so much negativity, it can warp what is important. Gratitude should be your attitude.

Well, i’m having to reschedule the rest of my lessons for today and this evening because of the rain. 

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