The notion of pet dogs being captive dogs is sure to stir up some emotions. But the truth is, the lifestyle of your average pet dog in the U.S. has changed dramatically over the past few decades, and this hasn't been a long enough time for our dogs to adjust. Could this help explain why there are so many dogs with behavior challenges these days?

In this episode, I bring in Kim Brophey FDM, CDBC, CPDT-KA to discuss how our modern lifestyles aren't matching up to the needs of our dogs.

We talk about:

• How the restrictions we've placed on dogs over the past few decades have taken away much of their autonomy
• How the environments we ask dogs to live greatly influence their behavior
• How restrictions such as leashes, fences, crates, etc contribute to reactive behavior
• What we can do to support dogs in our modern world
• And more!

About Kim:

Kim Brophey is an applied ethologist and accomplished behavior consultant and trainer who has been working with dogs and their families for over 25 years. Her L.E.G.S.® model of integrated canine science has been embraced internationally as her book- Meet Your Dog, and market-disrupting Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Course and The Dog's Truth documentary continue to catalyze a worldwide initiative to welcome in a "welfare-first" approach to our canine relationships and professional work.

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