Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training
www.ted.com Speaking at the 2007 EG conference, trainer Ian Dunbar asks us to see the world through the eyes of our beloved dogs. By knowing our pets’ perspective, we can build their love and trust. It’s a message that resonates well beyond the animal world.
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July 15th, 2010 at 4:36 am
Here is new hypothetical research: A sample of 140 humans were observed in their homes as someone entered the house and instructed them to hand over their wallets. 25% resisted and showed aggression. Clear proof to use positive methods? What if 25% were approached by someone wearing a ski mask and the rest were approached by police officers. The data does not show (nor did it test) that calm assertive (correct) use of the techniques will not work.
July 15th, 2010 at 4:34 am
You either don’t comprehend the studies, have been reading garbage, or sinply chose to make things up as you go along (just like Milan). Confrontational methods ‘can create agression of used incorrectly’? Confrontational methods are almost always incorrect in their use and almost always cause an increase in reactivity. Also, where did you read that R+ training with rewards is used to calm aggression? True aggression can never be cured by R+ training alone.
July 15th, 2010 at 3:52 am
To continue: Very few owners have the formal training and knowledge to use desensitivity and counter-conditioning methods to help a truly aggressive dog. What are you talking about? Who advises to reward a dog for aggressive behavior?
July 15th, 2010 at 3:19 am
What is hypothetical research? I have never heard of such a thing. Also, the example of the ‘hypothetical research’ you give is out of left field and doesn’t relate whatsoever to using R+ methods to train dogs. Also, what the hell is ‘calm, assertive’ mean? Try getting away from the Cesar videos and go study animal ethology for 6-7 years, then come back and we can talk further.
July 15th, 2010 at 3:03 am
Unfortunately, credentials mean very little. 7 years of biased thinking is still biased thinking. Often times people use metaphors to explain concepts, I apologize if this was overly sophisticated. It was to point out that the study by design documented the results of uninformed dog owners. You (and others) choose to take the results to support unsubstantiated blanket statements. I am still interested in any additional relevant research, if you have any to provide.