Canine Conversations

Today I have the joy of talking to Dr. Susan Friedman about the hierarchy of behavior change for dog training. This is so central to what we do - ensuring that our dogs are excellent at the work they do while maintaining the highest quality of life possible for them. I am SO excited to get to this interview, but first I have to remind you all that our field vehicle repair fundraiser is ongoing. As I record, the van is getting repairs for several damaged cylinders as well as fuel injectors - costs will total around $16,000. Find that link in the show notes on K9Conservationists.org. Patreon plug but no reviews. Dr. Friedman intro What is the hierarchy of behavior change? What drove you to outline it? How can we use this in working dog areas? Why does it matter? How do you address questions about efficacy, especially with working animals? Can this actually enhance the quality of work that our dogs do, aside from just enhancing their quality of life? Thank you so much for listening. I hope you lear