Training Without Conflict Podcast Special Episode: Dr. Karen Overall's Deep Breath Protocol for Dogs
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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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Credentials Influence Acceptance
- Dr. Karen Overall is highly credentialed with veterinary and behavior expertise.
- Her credentials lend strong influence, causing many to accept her work uncritically.
Dogs' Cognitive Limits
- Dr. Karen Overall claims dogs can use deep breathing consciously to manage emotions like humans.
- This overestimates canine cognitive abilities, lacking realistic self-awareness dogs possess.
Rocky’s Nostrils Flare Example
- The host demonstrates a rescue dog named Rocky flaring nostrils when shown food.
- This behavior is an involuntary biological response, not deliberate deep breathing for relaxation.