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.

Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training

Dog-friendly dog training

A shift from dominance-based training to cooperation reveals dogs' capacity for tasks like message delivery, showcasing cognitive abilities.

Transforming distractions into rewards refines dog training, making 'sniff butt' a command that aids rather than hinders.

Effective dog training mimics language learning; first teach 'English as a second language' then motivate with their interests.