Short-form social media has made dog training advice more accessible than ever. In a matter of seconds, we can be shown how to stop barking, fix lead pulling, manage reactivity or teach a dog to behave around traffic.
But there's a problem. Dog behaviour is complicated, and the advice that works beautifully for one dog might be completely inappropriate for another.
In this episode, we discuss how short-form content can turn nuanced training concepts into universal rules, why genetics, learning history, health and environment matter, and how well-intentioned advice can sometimes create more problems than it solves.
Using examples involving herding breeds, reactions to moving vehicles and training equipment, we explore why it's important to look beyond the individual tip and understand the dog in front of us.
We'll also talk about how to evaluate online advice, recognise when something doesn't feel right for your dog and find a trainer who considers the whole picture rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.
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