Name: Dog-friendly dog training
Uploaded: 2008-08-21T01:00:00Z
Duration: 14 min 25 s
Description: 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.

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.

Dog-friendly dog training

Dog training often fails because it ignores what dogs actually want and understand. Many people punish dogs for behaviors they’ve unwittingly reinforced, like jumping up as puppies, and expect obedience to unspoken rules. Instead, using rewards that matter to dogs, such as letting them sniff or play, transforms distractions into effective motivators. This approach not only builds trust with animals but offers lessons for improving human relationships and feedback as well.