The Dog's Days of...Autumn: An Episode Review of Part 2- Complexities of Living with Dogs
- Marika
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
As Series 14 enters its final chapters, we shift from exploring how we think about dogs to how we work with them—ethically, practically, and compassionately. These last four episodes dive into the complexities of canine behavior, from instinctual drives to the evolving philosophies behind modern training.
In this fifth episode (129)of Series 14, we start to shift our focus from how we think about dogs, to how we work with dogs. Here we explore the world of dog predation substitute training. Featuring dog trainer Simone Müller, the episode explores the human-canine bond, force-free training techniques, and how to manage and redirect a dog's natural predatory instincts. Simone shares practical tips and compassionate tools for dog guardians, discusses the complexities of modern dog behavior, and dispels common myths. Co-hosted by Kate Lasala!
The sixth episode (130) discusses the fascinating world of conservation detection dogs with Kayla Fratt, a PhD student and NSF Fellow at Oregon State University. Kayla talks about her work blending conservation, genetics, and the skills of detection dogs, as well as her journey from dog behavior consultant to running her nonprofit, Canine Conservationists. Later, co-host Kate La Sala of Rescued by Training joins us to discuss what it means to support high-drive dogs and how to meet their needs effectively.
In the seventh episode Kim Brophey, applied ethologist and creator of the LEGS model of canine science shares how captivity and artificial selection impact dogs' natural behavior and welfare, the shortcomings of mainstream training methods, and the importance of behavioral diversity. Discover how redefining our relationship with dogs can improve their lives and ours. This episode also touches on the role of pet professionals in promoting holistic dog welfare. Kim Joins us again at the end of the episode to chat further with Kate Lasala and myself!
We wrap up the last episode in this series with this special roundtable discussion. Grisha Stewart and Laurie C. Williams join forces to discuss the ongoing evolution in dog training methods. Grisha, known for her Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) and passion for positive reinforcement, explains the importance of shifting to empowerment and reinforcement in dog training. Laurie, a seasoned trainer with over 35 years of experience, shares her journey and the importance of building bridges to more humane training methods. The discussion also explores the role of education, both for trainers and the public, and tackles the challenges and ethics involved in evolving away from aversive training methods. AVSAB Position Statement The Use of Punishment for Behavior Modification in Animals Then, Kate and I discuss the key ideas from the discussion to complete our Dog's Days of Summer journey.
Series 15 launches on December 15th. Until then, stay curious, stay kind, and keep asking: What’s the deal with animals?
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