All areas of dog health and behavior are being studied, which makes it possible to apply scientific insights to the way we train them. As a result, new conversations are taking place among professional dog trainers at conferences and seminars. New discussions arise regularly in the world of dog training. Animal health pros and dog owners need to be involved in them.
Source: The Bark, March 11, 2017.
Kama Brown, CPDT-KA shares a few of these important discussion topics:
- How can the six-week class be improved?
- Should dog owners be taught management first and training second?
- Are group puppy classes laying the foundation for calm and confident adult dogs?
- Is it possible to train a puppy or adult dog to control bite pressure?
- Should owners facilitate grooming procedures?
- Is asking dogs to “sit for greetings” creating arousal and frustration, as well as joint stress?
- Can the equipment we use cause physical or behavioral problems?
- Is leash walking a good way to tire out a dog?