Martha Hoffman: Bali Dogs and 5000 Hours of Observation Pt. 2
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Join in as K9 Detection Collaborative hosts Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing continue their conversation with Martha Hoffman, delving into the nuanced world of dog training around the world! They discuss the unique insights gained from working with various dog breeds in bite sports.
Listen in as they tackle the intricate topic of canine behavior and communication. They dissect the importance of recognizing a dog's body language to prevent bites and ponder breed-specific behaviors. They also delve into the behaviors of Bali heritage dogs and their unique cultural context, rounding off with a discussion on how these insights contribute to educational resources like the behavior book Cracking the Canine Code.
Our hosts and Martha highlight the profound impact of emotional intelligence in training. The importance of motivation over mere training is underscored, especially in alerting behaviors where an eager but imperfect dog may outperform a well-trained but disinterested one. Discover how positive associations with training cues can build a dog's motivation and persistence, reaffirming the value of understanding and tapping into our canine companions' emotional drives.
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