Welcome to the first episode of 2021 where we dissect a scientific study which, although valid and adhering to professional standards, begs the question as to whether the exercise, grounded in positive reinforcement training used to determine the results, is a factor in creating the change in behaviors commonly associated with the adolescent stage.
In other words: are the methods we use to solve the problems actually causing the problems?
NOTE: You do not need to be a scientist to understand the info in this episode, nor do you need to review the study before hand.
Dr. Naomi Harvey - on her twitter page, she condenses the study into a reader-friendly version:
https://mobile.twitter.com/Naomi_D_Harvey
Here is the link to the study:
Teenage dogs? Evidence for adolescent-phase conflict behaviour and an association between attachment to humans and pubertal timing in the domestic dog | Biology Letters (royalsocietypublishing.org)
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As you can see, we have moved to a monthly schedule to allow more time to pursue options for sharing the UPWARD Dogology formula on a larger scale, and to create episodes with in-depth information on dog behavior.
Season 6 dissects dog behavior using various scientific studies and methods to help us better understand adolescent and rescued dogs. Season 5 is a "Dogology" of tips, Q and A's, interviews, discussions and a deeper look UPWARD Dogology all with the goal of making the world a better place! Season 4 is interviews with people and organizations. Be part of the solution by listening, sharing, and reviewing. Season 3 dives deep into trending methods. Are they right for you and your dog? Season 2 shares the learning journey of my clients with dogs; always interesting and a great way to feel a connections with others who have similar experiences. Season 1 outlines my learning journey and dives into the limitations of positive reinforcement training and
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For more info on Billie Groom and Canine CBT, and links to social media:
Dog Training, Canine Behavior and Cognition (upwarddogology.com)
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Here is the link to the recent article in Psychology Today Mag by Marc Bekoff on Canine CBT
Dog Training: Perception, Cognition, and Emotions | Psychology Today
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The Art of Urban People With Adopted and Rescued Dogs Methodology: Rescued Dogs: The Misunderstood Breed: Groom, Billie: 9781525547287: Books - Amazon.ca