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Why Most Dog Advice Is Old Mythology Wearing a New Face | Dog Training
· 42 min · Episode 100 · Explicit
Episode Why Most Dog Advice Is Old Mythology Wearing a New Face | Dog Training
Did most of what you know about training dogs come from a TV show?
A lot of the advice still floating around, from being the boss to projecting calm energy, traces back to decades-old television, not to the science of how animals actually learn. This conversation with trainer and author Annie Grossman, founder of School for the Dogs in New York City, breaks down what behavior science really says, why punishment can work and still backfire, and why great trainers aren’t born with some special gift.
You’ll hear:
• How a PBS show from the 1980s explained the way Annie’s father trained his dogs • The simple three-part framework of management, rewards, and timing she uses with every client • Why sometimes the most useful training is just feeding a nervous dog cheese • What to look for in a breeder if you go that route, and why temperament matters most
Press play if you’ve ever wondered whether the dog advice you grew up with actually holds up.
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This podcast explores dog training, dog behavior, dog behavior problems, dog obedience, dog training advice, dog training tips, dog training methods, dog training at home, service dog training, dog anxiety, dog separation anxiety, reactive dogs, dog reactivity, and dog body language. Episodes also cover canine nutrition, dog food, dog enrichment, mental stimulation for dogs, senior dogs, pet loss, and life with dogs. It’s a dog community for people who want to better understand the dog in front of them, make sense of conflicting advice, improve the relationship with their dog, and figure out what actually works for their dog.
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