No Bad Dogs Podcast E310- Inside the Mind of Your Dog: Masterclass- Forrest Micke
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Jun 21, 2025 Forrest Micke, a dog trainer and educator at Michael Ellis's School for Dog Trainers, shares his insights on canine behavior and training. He tackles the complexities of resource guarding, explaining its roots in dog instincts and offering strategies for dog owners. The conversation also dives into training methodologies, the balance between reinforcement and punishment, and the unique demands of high-energy breeds like Malinois. With engaging anecdotes, Forrest emphasizes the importance of understanding a dog's instincts for effective training.
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Hummingbird Resource Guarding Study
- Ray Coppinger's hummingbird study showed resource value affects guarding behavior.
- A hummingbird fiercely guarded a feeder only when sugar concentration increased.
Use Abundance Mindset For Guarding
- Shift dogs from scarcity to abundance mindset to ease resource guarding.
- Provide multiple sources or reduce perceived quality of the resource to reduce guarding.
Manage Resources in Multi-Dog Homes
- Ensure each dog in multi-dog homes has own resource space.
- Manage interactions to prevent guarding conflicts and promote trust.