Animals in Captivity, Cognitive Dissonance - Steve Goward, Dogs Trust

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As a Training and Behaviour Advisor who has spent several years at the UK's largest dog welfare organisation, Steve Goward has a lot to share about caring for animals in shelters. This is his presentation. For more information see www.icawc.org

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Animals in captivity (1. Imprisoned or confined. 2 having no freedom to choose an alternative) Ref Oxford English dictionary

Cognitive Dissonance A conflict of beliefs

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Vigilance Its hard to sleep when you’re alone.

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AGGRESSION Aggression is the forceful reaction of a dog that feels threatened. Aggression can be normal behavior under certain circumstances. Dogs are naturally protective, and will often defend their territory (including owners) from any perceived threat. But when aggression becomes unreasonable or uncontrollable, the aggressive dog is a danger to everyone, including himself.

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How to Know if your Dog Loves You by myself - October 28, 2022 0 How to Know if your Dog Loves You? How to Know if your Dog Loves You? Does my dog love me or simply my food? If you’ve questioned this question, you’re one of the hundreds of dog owners who have asked the same question. Are they the greatest swindle artists, or do they actually adore us? As dog owners, we easily accept that we adore our pets. Why do we get out of a warm bed and take them outdoors in frigid conditions early in the morning? Why do we leave a fantastic restaurant before sweets and hurry home to feed them? Why do we readily forgive them when they eat our favorite slippers? To claim that dogs are “man’s best friend” is an exaggeration for many of us. Yet, the persistent question remains…. Do our dogs love us back? The simple version: yes. Dogs do love humans, and they demonstrate it in several different ways. Indications Your Dog Loves You Indications Your Dog Loves You Here are a few ways you may determine whether your pet is expressing some love: 1. They’re thrilled to see you. All dog owners are aware of this situation. You open your front door to a tornado of furry fun. Your dog could jump on you, kiss your face, and they’ll undoubtedly wag its tail. Being delighted and happy to see you is one way you may be confident they love and miss you. 2. They want physical interaction. This can occur as a short nuzzle, a snuggle, or the legendary lean. All of these signals show that your pup wants to demonstrate affection. Letting them do this on their own conditions is better, so resist the impulse to lock them in a tight hug. 3. They want to sleep near you. Dogs, by instinct, sleep in a group adjacent to each other. They place their nostrils to the wind to catch up on any odors that could suggest a threat. When your pet snuggles next to you or wants to sleep in your room, it indicates that they trust you and feel safe. 4. They flash your puppy eyes. Holding eye contact is a significant step for dogs, and it’s designated for someone they love and trust. In the wild, dead-on eye contact is an aggressive approach. They utilize this approach to scare each other and achieve control. When your dog stares squarely in the eyes and keeps visual communication despite its pupils becoming wider, they’re staring at you warmly. 5. They check on you. Cooking, watching TV, toilet visits – your dog is always there — or instead, they try to be. Your pet could peek in your bedroom once to say hi, or they may be your regular shadow around the home. Checking in on you is just one method your dog displays devotion. They’re making sure you’re okay! 6. They’ll lick you. When your dog licks you, it might be for various reasons, but ultimately it’s a loving gesture. They crave your presence and want to engage. They might be revving up to play or just providing an enthusiastic kiss before a

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