The Red Flag Of Dominance Based Training: Why It’s Hurting Your Dog And What To Do Instead #290
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Dec 6, 2024
Explore why dominance theory in dog training is outdated and damaging. Discover the importance of recognizing emotional issues in dogs before training begins. Learn the significance of body language in improving communication and developing trust. Uncover strategies to teach positive behaviors while fostering a compassionate bond. Dive into the need for kindness in training methods that shape lasting success and enrich your relationship with your furry friend.
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Dominance Theory's Confirmation Bias
Dominance theory creates confirmation bias, clouding judgment and leading trainers to misinterpret dog behaviors.
This bias affects thoughts, emotions, and actions, resulting in forceful training methods.
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Dog Responses to Conflict
Dogs, like humans, react to conflict with fight, flight, freeze, or please.
Force-based training methods exploit these responses, creating a misleading illusion of problem-solving.
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Addressing Emotional Issues
Address emotional issues like fear or anxiety through counter-conditioning and habituation before training.
Observe your dog's body language to understand their emotional state.
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If you hear dog training advice based on the Dominance Theory, it’s time to rethink that approach. I’m diving deep into what you need to know about dog trainer red flags and choosing a method to prevent harmful mistakes that lead to lasting success for you and your dog. I’m sharing why these outdated, force-based beliefs can damage your relationship with your dog. Plus, what everyone needs to know to choose dog training built on trust, empathy, and kindness, which creates a deep, lasting bond with dogs and effective training results.
In this episode you’ll hear:
• Why dominance theory is outdated and harmful to dogs. • How belief systems create confirmation bias in dog training. • The Fight, Flight, Freeze, Please responses in dogs facing conflict. • Whether problem behaviors are solved or just masked in training. • How to recognize red flags when choosing a dog trainer. • Steps to recognize and address emotional issues in dogs before beginning training. • Strategies for teaching incompatible behaviors to overcome challenges like jumping or chasing. • The importance of understanding your dog’s body language for better communication. • How to create a kinder, more compassionate bond with your dog. • More about what kind of relationship you want with your dog. • Why dogs learn to live by your rules, even if it is unfair. • Why dogs don’t understand “stop” and what to do instead. • Steps to create value for the behaviors you want. • Why dog training is a conversation between two friends. • About my special opportunity to join Home School the Dog.
Home School the Dog Opportunity: Write to us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line “New Outcome”
Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett