In this video I discuss why we need to reconsider our mindset around dog training and behaviour support
A Dog Centred Care approach invites carers and dog professionals to explore the emotional experience that drives dog behaviour and move beyond the usual judgements, expectations and labels that can often hold us back.
Dogs share many of the emotional and physiological responses we do. Like us, their behaviour will be driven by how they are ‘feeling’, and the only way they can communicate that emotional need is through their behaviour. The need to feel safe is a primary driver. Often the dog is seeking some form of ‘relief’ to feel differently. This may be relief from physical pain or discomfort or emotional or social pain or discomfort.
When we understand these emotional and physical care and support needs, we can move away from the traditional emphasis of arbitrarily creating/changing behaviours. Instead, we can find ways to offer the dog the safety and relief they seek, and support behaviours that are innately useful to them and that aid self regulation.
This is the power of a Dog Centred Care Approach.
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