EBD295 "Leading with Love: Cultivating Cooperation with Dogs"
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience
English - January 22, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsPets & Animals Kids & Family Society & Culture Relationships holistichealing dogbehavior dogs dogtraining humandogbond intuitivecommunication Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this insightful episode, Kathy delves into the nuanced topic of leadership in the context of a relationship with our dogs that cultivates natural cooperation. She emphasizes the importance of being a loving leader without resorting to dominance or obedience training. Kathy explains that true leadership is about guiding, listening, and fostering trust rather than commanding or exerting control.
Kathy advocates for a leadership style that centers on making dogs feel safe, thereby cultivating trust and cooperation. This episode is not only a guide to better understanding dogs but also a reflection on the transformative power of empathy and kindness in leadership.
Tune in for Kathy’s strategies and personal experiences that will help you nurture a space where your dog feels secure, trusting and cooperative.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership with our dogs should focus on guidance and cooperation, not dominance or obedience.
Listening and understanding to both human and canine needs are crucial for building trust and a sense of safety and security.
Observations from animal behavior research, such as in wolves and elephants, can inform effective and compassionate dog parenting strategies.
A loving leader influences the family's tone, setting an example of calmness, decisiveness, and kindness.
Creating a safe and trusting environment is essential for fostering cooperation and reducing negative behaviors like hyper-vigilance and reactivity in dogs.
LOVE TO LEARN MORE?
Become a calm and confident Dog Mom with a cooperative, happy dog ... without obedience training, or relying on treats or arousing games, or corrections of any type.
Here are some next steps:
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