Applied Ethology Webinar Series with Kim Brophey: Ethological Contributions to “Behavior Problems” in Dogs – Part 2

Ethological Contributions to “Behavior Problems” in Dogs – Part 2

The second part of this session will take a deep dive into the ten genetic working groups of dogs, exploring their original historical purpose and the resulting selective forces on behavior for specialized perceptions and responses in various conditions. We will examine how many of the erroneously labeled “behavior problems” commonly observed in pet dogs are the natural consequence of the friction created by modern conditions – the preservation of genetic keys (niches) that no longer fit the environmental locks (habitats) in which they find themselves. Through a greater understanding of the behaviors for which the various working groups were designed, we will appreciate how readily these artificially selected patterns manifest problematically in the average pet dog lifestyle, and how paramount certain adjustments to our expectations and common practices of stewardship need to be in our profession and culture.

Saturday March 19, 2022 – 11am to 12:30pm EST

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