Tag Archives: dominance theory

Talk to the animals?

Posted on August 18, 2017 by liascott

One of my earliest memories of going to the movies was waiting in line to see Dr. Dolittle (1967). I remember feeling excited to see the film, clutching a little Dr. Dolittle wallet to put my ticket stub in. Even … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out Loud | Tagged animal behavior, animal training, dominance theory, Dr Dolittle, listening, Nash, Roxie, talking, trust | 7 Comments

Social Politeness

Posted on April 8, 2016 by liascott

At the recent ground work conference I attended, there were two demonstration handlers who were said to be professional trainers. From the first moments, when they were awaiting their demo, there was an aggressiveness to their handling of the horses … Continue reading →