Kloud 9 Canine Enrichment Training and Education

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Cognitive Ethology is an emerging field that bridges the gap between traditional behaviorism and the understanding of animals' mental processes. While behaviorism focuses on observable actions, Cognitive Ethology delves deeper, exploring the thoughts, emotions, and intentions that drive those behaviors. This approach recognizes that animals, including our dogs, have complex inner lives that influence how they interact with the world around them.

For example, when your dog hesitates before making a decision or shows signs of problem-solving, these are more than just learned behaviors—they can be glimpses into their cognitive processes. Cognitive Ethology helps us appreciate that our dogs aren't just reacting to stimuli but are often thinking, feeling, and even planning. By understanding this, we can create richer, more meaningful relationships with our pets and tailor our training methods to be more in tune with their mental states.

08/28/2024

Sensory ability may help canines track their prey

08/11/2024

Becoming a better trainer and handler is often separated by the details.
Many trainers work towards the same goals using different methods. When the situation is difficult or a dog is under adversity, the quality of your work and the attitude of your dog, reveals the effectiveness of your process.

How you train and your success as a teacher is not only the method you employ but how you go about it, including your mindset, effort, communication skills and patience.
A dog’s ‘try’ and heart is ultimately a reflection of his desire and enjoyment.
You can often tell from a dogs attitude if his training was positive by how he reacts, especially in challenging situations; if he's happy to fulfill his commands or if he responds with sullenness or avoidance.

Dogs can be trained with many different styles and techniques.
There is a big difference though between a dog that has been trained only through drilling and a dog that has been trained intuitively.
When the work is enjoyable and the task is fully understood, it becomes your dogs idea to want to please.
When he is mentally invested and you have a connection, you get his heart and a partnership is formed❤️

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08/07/2024

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