In this episode of the Dog Psychology Podcast, Art and Todd discuss the frustration experienced by unaltered dogs and the impact of spaying and neutering on their behavior. They explore the emotional consequences of inherited dogs and the associations dogs form with their owners.
The conversation highlights the importance of creating calm associations with dogs and understanding their simple yet powerful emotional responses. In this conversation, Todd and Art discuss the role of excitement and dopamine in dog training. They explore the addiction to dopamine in both dogs and humans, and how dogs see humans as a source of dopamine. They also discuss the importance of work and effort in obtaining dopamine, and how positive reinforcement can become an addiction if not balanced with other forms of training.
The conversation touches on a study that compares different training methods and their effects on cortisol levels in dogs. They also discuss the challenges and variables involved in conducting studies on dog training. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the similarities between parenting and dog training, and the importance of allowing children and dogs to express their emotions.
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