#85: Simone Mueller - Predation Solved Positively
Dog Talk with Nick Benger
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How to Prevent Predation
All parts of the predatory motor pattern, I think we will talk about this later, they are intrinsically reinforcing for the dog. They release very feel good hormones into the body and most of it is driven by dopamine. Dopamine is same neurotransmitter that is responsible for gambling in humans. And you can spend a lot of money on slot machines or playing the lottery because you always think, okay, next time I'll make the big catch. This is what drives animals, especially predatory animals like dogs, to go hunting,. Even if they are not successful today, doesn't matter. Last time there might be the big win out there for me.
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