

Resilience and Tenacity
56 snips Jan 28, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of dog temperament as the hosts explore the fascinating combinations of resilience and tenacity in our furry friends. They share practical advice on how these traits influence training and overall welfare. Learn how to enhance the quality of life for both pets and their owners through understanding these behavioral dynamics. Join the conversation and discover how this thought-provoking topic can change your approach to dog care!
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Temperament Lens
- Dog temperaments can be viewed through tenacity and resilience ratios.
- Tenacity is pushing through adversity, while resilience is recovering from it.
Ideal vs. Challenging Temperaments
- Ideal pet dogs are low tenacity, high resilience.
- High tenacity, low resilience dogs are the most challenging.
Protecting Easygoing Dogs
- Low tenacity, high resilience dogs are easygoing but exploitable.
- Ensure these dogs aren't pushed beyond their comfort, even if they tolerate it.