Dog Sense
“Indeed, now that we know for sure that the wolf is the dog’s only ancestor, it seems impossible to avoid such comparisons. The idea that dogs retain most of the wolf’s essential character is not only out-of-date but also reflects some deep-seated misconceptions about wolf behavior that science is only now beginning to overturn. Despite these holes in the dog-wolf theory, however, it is still widely used to inform dog training, with unfortunate consequences for dog and owner alike.
For over fift...y years, the concept of dog as a wolf dressed up in a cute package dominated dog training and management, with results that were—to say the least—mixed. Some bits of advice that logically flowed from this misconception are harmless, but others, if applied rigorously, can damage the bond between dog and owner. Moreover, equating dogs with wolves allows trainers and owners to justify physical punishment of the dog, by the analogy that wolf parents achieve control of their offspring through aggression.MoreLess
For over fift...y years, the concept of dog as a wolf dressed up in a cute package dominated dog training and management, with results that were—to say the least—mixed. Some bits of advice that logically flowed from this misconception are harmless, but others, if applied rigorously, can damage the bond between dog and owner. Moreover, equating dogs with wolves allows trainers and owners to justify physical punishment of the dog, by the analogy that wolf parents achieve control of their offspring through aggression.MoreLess
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