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January 20, 2024 93 mins

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Episode 93. Dog Training and Eight Faces of Aggressive Behavior: A Master's Solution to Barkers, Growlers and Biters with Guests, Matthew Duffy & Grant Foster (Part 1)


In this episode, Alex Ooley interviews Matthew Duffy and Grant Foster about Duffy's book, Dog Training and Eight Faces of Aggressive Behavior. They discuss the importance of understanding and managing aggression in dogs, as well as the different types of aggressive behavior. They emphasize the need for a strong team leader relationship between the dog and the owner, and the importance of teaching self-control to the dog. They also highlight the role of positive reinforcement and timely corrections in addressing aggressive behavior. This conversation explores various aspects of dog training and aggression management. The importance of calmness and consistency in dog training is emphasized, as well as the role of positive emotion in the training process. 


Chapters

00:00 Introduction

05:22 The Two Books: 10 Natural Steps and Eight Faces of Aggressive Behavior

14:28 Understanding the Eight Faces of Aggressive Behavior

35:07 Dog Against Dog Aggression

53:54 The Importance of Calmness and Consistency in Dog Training

54:48 The Role of Positive Emotion in Dog Training

55:44 The Value of In-Person Training and Modeling Behavior

57:42 The Importance of Application and Understanding in Dog Training

58:08 The Negative Effects of Yelling and Negative Emotion in Dog Training

59:05 The Importance of Consistency and Building on Small Wins in Aggression Management

59:32 The Need for Patience and Duration of Application in Dog Training

01:00:30 The Importance of Consistency and Leadership in Aggression Management

01:01:29 The Challenge of Establishing Strong Leadership with Confident Dogs

01:02:53 Understanding the Dog's Motives in Aggression

01:04:17 Managing Predatory Aggression and the Importance of Consistency

01:08:06 Understanding Defensive Aggression and Addressing Triggers

01:18:03 The Nature of Defensive Aggression and the Importance of Consistency


Resources:


Duffy's Dog Training

https://www.whitefangventures.com/?page_id=3201


Duffy’s on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/duffysdogtraining

https://www.instagram.com/duffysdogtraining/

https://twitter.com/DuffysDogs


Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog: Building a Positive Relationship by Matthew P. Duffy

https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Natural-Steps-Training-Family/dp/1456526308/ref=sr_1_2?crid=AXIWRKR5CDCS&keywords=matthew+duffy&qid=1698696609&sprefix=matthew+duffy%2Caps%2C406&sr=8-2


Dog Training and Eight Faces of Aggressive Behavior: A Master's Solution to Barkers, Growlers and Biters by Matthew P. Duffy

https://www.amazon.com/Training-Eight-Faces-Aggressive-Behavior/dp/1492336718/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YJ4NWLNQPV76&keywords=matthew+duffy&qid=1699021279&sprefix=matthew+duffy%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1


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