Training Without Conflict Podcast
Special Episode: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath Protocol for Dogs
Jun 17, 2024
Dr. Karen Overall, expert in veterinary behavior, discusses her Deep Breath Protocol for dogs, teaching them to self-regulate and calm down. The protocol explores cognitive therapy techniques for stress management, challenging traditional conditioning methods in dog training.
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Quick takeaways
- Dr. Karen Overall recommends deep breathing for dogs to self-regulate emotions.
- Dogs lack cognitive ability for conscious emotional regulation, focusing on behavioral conditioning instead.
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Dr. Karen Overell's Deep Red Protocol: Applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques to Dogs
Dr. Karen Overell advocates for the application of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to dogs as a means to manage stress and anxiety akin to humans. She recommends specific training methods such as deep breathing to encourage relaxation, altering behavior perception through focus training, and using cognitive exercises to promote learning or alternative behaviors. While Dr. Overell's approach aims to change dogs' emotional state and physiological responses, the notion of expecting dogs to consciously control their emotions through techniques like deep breathing is criticized as unrealistic due to dogs' lack of self-awareness and cognitive complexities.
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