Learning about behaviors

• nigguysmom Posted : 5/2/2006 7:03:34 AM rredbird, that would be interesting.  There are so many body postures and non-verbal cues that dogs have that I don't know but would love to pick up on.  Would save a lot of frustration if I was able to better ideantify what was really being "said"   Ya know?  That must simply take years of practice.... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• rredbird Posted : 5/2/2006 7:07:47 AM LOL - you're right.  I am still at the beginner level even with having dogs around all my life.  Funny how dogs can pick up human language so much faster than we can pick up on dog language!  0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• spiritdogs Posted : 5/2/2006 8:07:39 AM Mic, what you say is true, but I also think that many dog owners pay for the services of a behaviorist, only to find that the person has a lot of book knowledge, but not much real "dog sense".  We have a behaviorist in our area who gives inappropriate advice, yet has a PhD.  Clients get referred to us all the time when they have been disappointed with the results of her observations.  She knows theory, but can't read the dogs' body language very well.  So, trust the degree if you must, but know that not all degreed professionals are competent, just as in any other biz. What's important is knowing the right questions to ask someone whom you will be trusting with your dog's welfare. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Mic Posted : 5/2/2006 1:02:38 PM Anne, I completely agree with you.  All I am saying is that experience alone doesn't make someone a behaviorist.  It takes both formal education and experience.   0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login