In this episode, Petra and Laurie chat with Annette Flippen Pierce, a professor at NYU and an accomplished dog trainer, about the fascinating parallels between motivational psychology and dog training. They explore motivation, learning theories, resilience, and how understanding human psychology can enhance our training methods and deepen our connection with dogs.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the K9 Connection Podcast

02:53 Understanding Organizational Psychology and Dog Training

06:00 The Importance of Attention and Focus in Training

08:57 Proofing and Learning Through Problem Solving

11:55 The Role of Challenge in Dog Training

15:01 Resilience and Learning Theory in Dogs

17:56 Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic

20:55 The Impact of Reinforcement on Learning

23:49 Confirmation Bias i ...