Descent Into Consent
October 16, 2019
Hosted by Bryan Bailey
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Episode Description
There's a movement sweeping across the country where many rescue organizations are now requiring prospective adopters to consent to the use of an all positive methodology when training the dogs they rescue. Should adopters not uphold this agreement, the rescue organization will seize the dog. Coincidentally, there is a concurrent movement being pushed by some professional dog trainers that require dog owners to seek their dog's consent before embarking upon training, regardless of the training methodology, or doing anything to their dog it may not like. Should rescue organizations be allowed to tell you how to train the dog you just saved? Do you need your dog’s consent to train or care for it? Tune in this week and found out what Bryan thinks of either of these movements. Bryan will also be answering several listener questions with topics ranging from displaced aggression to teaching your dog to "drop it!" when commanded.
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Dog ownership is supposed to add years to our lives by reducing our stress levels, lowering our blood pressure and increasing our desire to connect with others. However, achieving dog ownership nirvana is far more difficult than simply petting a dog. There are issues and questions ranging from the harmless to the potentially deadly, and when dog owners turn to the internet, veterinarians and professional dog trainers for answers, these sources fail to answer their questions with the accuracy and honesty that is required to establish a safe and harmonious relationship between them and their dog. That’s because anyone who THINKS they are a dog expert can pose as one and as a result, the answers they provide lead unsuspecting pet owners away from the quality of life they desire and the safety they need. However, I am an expert and my answers are what dog owners need. The answers are correct and not B.S. The welfare of dogs and their owners can’t afford anything else.
Bryan Bailey
Bryan Bailey is a nationally recognized master dog trainer, International bestselling author, dog aggression expert and Canine Pharmacotherapy Behaviorist. With over forty years of education and experience addressing a myriad of canine behavioral issues, including rehabilitating fearful and aggressive dogs suffering from mental disorders, there is no dog related topic he can’t talk about, no question he can’t answer and no problem he can’t solve. Bryan has been featured on CNN, Fox and Friends, SiriusXM Radio, Talk of Alabama, WREG-TV 3, and in many publications, including Dog World, At Home Mid South Tennessee, Bloom Magazine, HOSS Magazine, SheKnows, The Chicago Tribune and the Miami Herald. Veterinarians, dog owners, and celebrities have eagerly sought out his services. Some of Bryan’s other unique qualifications and experiences include years of researching wolf and other predatory behavior in North America and Africa, author of the best-selling books, “Embracing the Wild in Your Dog,” and “The Hammer: Why Dogs Attack Us and How to Prevent it.” Bryan is a decorated veteran of the US Navy Special Operations where he served as a supervisor of the elite dolphin and sea lion marine mammal projects. He is a former police K9 officer, award winning dog sports competitor and designated trainer of service dogs trained to assist children with advanced muscular dystrophy.
