Bark Bytes: Insights to Wag About Every Day

Mar 18 2024
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"Bark Bytes: Insights to Wag About Every Day" is your daily source for practical advice and insights into dog behavior,  training and the human-canine bond through a systems thinking lens. Join me, your host Cat, for "Bark Basics" every Monday for practical dog training and behavior strategies, including skills, tools, techniques, and more. On Wednesdays, we dive into "Behavior Bytes," exploring complex behaviors such as aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, and relationships from a systems thinking perspective. Cap off your week with "Weekend Woofs" on Fridays, featuring listener Q&A, real-life case studies, and personalized support. Enhance your understanding of your canine companion and strengthen your bond with Bark Bytes.

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Understanding Resource Guarding: The Trust Factor

Mar 18 2024 9 mins  
In this episode, Cat explores resource guarding from a trust perspective, highlighting six key factors: safety, security, protection, care, guidance, and resources. These form a chain, and when weakened, problematic behaviors such as resource guarding arise. Cat reveals how each variable influences trust and chats about how key indicators for assessing your dogs Trust Factor includ

Sit: A Gateway for Understanding Part III

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Reactive but Friendly: Navigating Canine Space Bubbles

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Understanding Resource Guarding: Resource Guarding 101

Mar 05 2024 11 mins  
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