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Welcome back to the deep dive, the place
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Welcome back to the deep dive, the place
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Welcome back to the deep dive, the place where we try to take all that scattered
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where we try to take all that scattered
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where we try to take all that scattered research and turn it into something uh
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research and turn it into something uh
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research and turn it into something uh you know really crystalline and
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you know really crystalline and
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you know really crystalline and applicable for you.
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applicable for you.
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applicable for you. >> And today we are definitely putting on
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>> And today we are definitely putting on
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>> And today we are definitely putting on our behavioral scientist hats.
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our behavioral scientist hats.
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our behavioral scientist hats. >> We really are. We are diving into a
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>> We really are. We are diving into a
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>> We really are. We are diving into a topic that I think is both well
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topic that I think is both well
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topic that I think is both well heartwarming and maybe a little
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heartwarming and maybe a little
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heartwarming and maybe a little maddening for I think every single dog
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maddening for I think every single dog
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maddening for I think every single dog owner out there.
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owner out there.
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owner out there. >> Yeah,
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>> Yeah,
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>> Yeah, >> we're talking about the intricate world
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>> we're talking about the intricate world
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>> we're talking about the intricate world of canine deception. It's a truly
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of canine deception. It's a truly
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of canine deception. It's a truly intriguing subject and it's so much more
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intriguing subject and it's so much more
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intriguing subject and it's so much more complex than just, you know, a simple
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complex than just, you know, a simple
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complex than just, you know, a simple trick they learn. We've pulled together
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trick they learn. We've pulled together
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trick they learn. We've pulled together a really comprehensive guide on advanced
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a really comprehensive guide on advanced
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a really comprehensive guide on advanced dog behavior. Some cognitive science
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dog behavior. Some cognitive science
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dog behavior. Some cognitive science stuff, too, and we're using it to try
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stuff, too, and we're using it to try
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stuff, too, and we're using it to try and understand exactly how our, you
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and understand exactly how our, you
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and understand exactly how our, you know, our beloved companions managed to
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know, our beloved companions managed to
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know, our beloved companions managed to master what the sources keep calling the
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master what the sources keep calling the
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master what the sources keep calling the art of deception.
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art of deception.
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art of deception. >> And we're zeroing in on one specific
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>> And we're zeroing in on one specific
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>> And we're zeroing in on one specific thing, which is the uh often hilarious
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thing, which is the uh often hilarious
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thing, which is the uh often hilarious phenomenon of dogs faking injuries.
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phenomenon of dogs faking injuries.
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phenomenon of dogs faking injuries. >> The Oscar worthy performance. Exactly.
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>> The Oscar worthy performance. Exactly.
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>> The Oscar worthy performance. Exactly. And the mission today is, I think,
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And the mission today is, I think,
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And the mission today is, I think, really crucial. It goes way beyond just
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really crucial. It goes way beyond just
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really crucial. It goes way beyond just being amused by how clever they are. We
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being amused by how clever they are. We
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being amused by how clever they are. We want to equip you, the listener, with
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want to equip you, the listener, with
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want to equip you, the listener, with the knowledge, the tools you need to,
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the knowledge, the tools you need to,
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the knowledge, the tools you need to, you know, effectively navigate these
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you know, effectively navigate these
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you know, effectively navigate these tricky behaviors.
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tricky behaviors.
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tricky behaviors. >> It's all about being able to tell the
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>> It's all about being able to tell the
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>> It's all about being able to tell the difference, isn't it?
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difference, isn't it?
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difference, isn't it? >> It is distinguishing genuine physical
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>> It is distinguishing genuine physical
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>> It is distinguishing genuine physical distress from a a really calculated act
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distress from a a really calculated act
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distress from a a really calculated act of deceit. and ultimately using that
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of deceit. and ultimately using that
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of deceit. and ultimately using that understanding to build a deeper, more
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understanding to build a deeper, more
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understanding to build a deeper, more trustbased relationship with your dog,
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trustbased relationship with your dog,
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trustbased relationship with your dog, >> even when they're trying to pull a fast
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>> even when they're trying to pull a fast
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>> even when they're trying to pull a fast one on you,
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one on you,
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one on you, >> especially them.
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>> especially them.
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>> especially them. >> And I think the foundational realization
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>> And I think the foundational realization
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>> And I think the foundational realization here, the place we have to start is
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here, the place we have to start is
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here, the place we have to start is acknowledging the um the profound level
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acknowledging the um the profound level
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acknowledging the um the profound level of canine intelligence. I mean, we're
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of canine intelligence. I mean, we're
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of canine intelligence. I mean, we're not talking about simple instinct.
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not talking about simple instinct.
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not talking about simple instinct. >> Not at all.
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>> Not at all.
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>> Not at all. >> Dogs are incredibly capable observers.
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>> Dogs are incredibly capable observers.
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>> Dogs are incredibly capable observers. They are rapid learners, and yes, they
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They are rapid learners, and yes, they
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They are rapid learners, and yes, they are absolutely capable of some pretty
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are absolutely capable of some pretty
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are absolutely capable of some pretty sophisticated manipulation. They use
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sophisticated manipulation. They use
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sophisticated manipulation. They use these strategies on purpose to get
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these strategies on purpose to get
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these strategies on purpose to get attention, to get treats, or maybe most
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attention, to get treats, or maybe most
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attention, to get treats, or maybe most commonly to get out of those things they
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commonly to get out of those things they
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commonly to get out of those things they really don't want to do.
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really don't want to do.
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really don't want to do. >> The bath, it's always the bath.
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>> The bath, it's always the bath.
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>> The bath, it's always the bath. >> The bath, nail trims, a training session
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>> The bath, nail trims, a training session
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>> The bath, nail trims, a training session when they'd rather be sleeping.
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when they'd rather be sleeping.
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when they'd rather be sleeping. >> Okay, so let's unpack this because to
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>> Okay, so let's unpack this because to
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>> Okay, so let's unpack this because to really treat this seriously, we have to
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really treat this seriously, we have to
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really treat this seriously, we have to move past just, you know, oh, my dog
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move past just, you know, oh, my dog
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move past just, you know, oh, my dog looks sad. We're dealing with
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looks sad. We're dealing with
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looks sad. We're dealing with sophisticated goal- directed behavior.
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sophisticated goal- directed behavior.
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sophisticated goal- directed behavior. This isn't passive. It's an active
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This isn't passive. It's an active
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This isn't passive. It's an active manipulation. And it's rooted in a
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manipulation. And it's rooted in a
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manipulation. And it's rooted in a really deep understanding of us of our
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really deep understanding of us of our
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really deep understanding of us of our human response patterns.
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human response patterns.
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human response patterns. >> You know us so well.
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>> You know us so well.
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>> You know us so well. >> So let's just launch right into the core
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>> So let's just launch right into the core
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>> So let's just launch right into the core question.
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question.
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question. >> Do dogs actually fake injuries? I mean
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>> Do dogs actually fake injuries? I mean
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>> Do dogs actually fake injuries? I mean is that a real thing or is this just us
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is that a real thing or is this just us
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is that a real thing or is this just us being human and you know
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being human and you know
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being human and you know anthropomorphizing? What's just a
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anthropomorphizing? What's just a
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anthropomorphizing? What's just a learned way to avoid something?
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learned way to avoid something?
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learned way to avoid something? >> It's a great question and the scientific
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>> It's a great question and the scientific
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>> It's a great question and the scientific consensus from all the material we've
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consensus from all the material we've
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consensus from all the material we've reviewed is a definitive yes.
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reviewed is a definitive yes.
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reviewed is a definitive yes. >> Really?
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>> Really?
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>> Really? >> Yes. Dogs are absolutely capable of
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>> Yes. Dogs are absolutely capable of
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>> Yes. Dogs are absolutely capable of faking injuries. This isn't just an
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faking injuries. This isn't just an
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faking injuries. This isn't just an urban legend or, you know, a funny viral
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urban legend or, you know, a funny viral
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urban legend or, you know, a funny viral clip you see online. It's a documented,
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clip you see online. It's a documented,
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clip you see online. It's a documented, it's a studied behavior and it's
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it's a studied behavior and it's
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it's a studied behavior and it's actually really compelling evidence of
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actually really compelling evidence of
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actually really compelling evidence of their cognitive flexibility and their
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their cognitive flexibility and their
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their cognitive flexibility and their frankly impressive ability to manipulate
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frankly impressive ability to manipulate
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frankly impressive ability to manipulate their environment.
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their environment.
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their environment. >> And we are the environment.
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>> And we are the environment.
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>> And we are the environment. >> We are the primary variable they are
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>> We are the primary variable they are
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>> We are the primary variable they are trying to manipulate.
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trying to manipulate.
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trying to manipulate. >> Okay, this is where it gets really
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>> Okay, this is where it gets really
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>> Okay, this is where it gets really interesting for me because we need to
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interesting for me because we need to
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interesting for me because we need to talk about the specific visual cues that
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talk about the specific visual cues that
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talk about the specific visual cues that owners miss. You know, most of us are
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owners miss. You know, most of us are
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owners miss. You know, most of us are looking for something obvious, a broken
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looking for something obvious, a broken
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looking for something obvious, a broken bone or or big cut,
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bone or or big cut,
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bone or or big cut, >> but deception is subtle. What are the
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>> but deception is subtle. What are the
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>> but deception is subtle. What are the specific visual red flags that the
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specific visual red flags that the
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specific visual red flags that the sources detail? The things that signal a
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sources detail? The things that signal a
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sources detail? The things that signal a calculated act, not real pain.
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calculated act, not real pain.
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calculated act, not real pain. >> It all comes down to two things.
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>> It all comes down to two things.
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>> It all comes down to two things. Inconsistency and context.
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Inconsistency and context.
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Inconsistency and context. >> The most common, the most easily
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>> The most common, the most easily
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>> The most common, the most easily recognizable deceptive act is the
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recognizable deceptive act is the
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recognizable deceptive act is the inconsistent limp. Or you could call it
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inconsistent limp. Or you could call it
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inconsistent limp. Or you could call it um selective lameness.
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um selective lameness.
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um selective lameness. >> Selective lameness. I like that.
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>> Selective lameness. I like that.
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>> Selective lameness. I like that. >> Yeah. The dog might be limping or
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>> Yeah. The dog might be limping or
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>> Yeah. The dog might be limping or favoring a paw dramatically, you know,
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favoring a paw dramatically, you know,
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favoring a paw dramatically, you know, while they're in the living room and
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while they're in the living room and
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while they're in the living room and you're watching TV, but then they show a
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you're watching TV, but then they show a
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you're watching TV, but then they show a sudden miraculous recovery just seconds
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sudden miraculous recovery just seconds
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sudden miraculous recovery just seconds later.
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later.
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later. >> And that recovery is almost always tied
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>> And that recovery is almost always tied
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>> And that recovery is almost always tied to something.
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to something.
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to something. >> Oh, absolutely. It's often specifically
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>> Oh, absolutely. It's often specifically
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>> Oh, absolutely. It's often specifically when the stimulus that, you know,
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when the stimulus that, you know,
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when the stimulus that, you know, cancels out the need for the performance
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cancels out the need for the performance
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cancels out the need for the performance is introduced. The classic example is
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is introduced. The classic example is
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is introduced. The classic example is the sound of the treat bag crinkling.
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the sound of the treat bag crinkling.
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the sound of the treat bag crinkling. >> I think every dog owner has seen that
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>> I think every dog owner has seen that
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>> I think every dog owner has seen that moment of just instant confusing
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moment of just instant confusing
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moment of just instant confusing healing. It's whiplash.
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healing. It's whiplash.
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healing. It's whiplash. >> It is. They're hobbling along, looking
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>> It is. They're hobbling along, looking
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>> It is. They're hobbling along, looking absolutely pathetic, demanding all your
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absolutely pathetic, demanding all your
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absolutely pathetic, demanding all your sympathy. But the second you even ask,
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sympathy. But the second you even ask,
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sympathy. But the second you even ask, "Hey, want to go for a ride?" Or you
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"Hey, want to go for a ride?" Or you
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"Hey, want to go for a ride?" Or you open the cheese drawer,
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open the cheese drawer,
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open the cheese drawer, >> full speed, full unrestricted, perfect
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>> full speed, full unrestricted, perfect
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>> full speed, full unrestricted, perfect movement,
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movement,
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movement, >> no sign of injury whatsoever.
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>> no sign of injury whatsoever.
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>> no sign of injury whatsoever. >> And that speed recovery that you know
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>> And that speed recovery that you know
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>> And that speed recovery that you know immediate stop to all the symptoms when
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immediate stop to all the symptoms when
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immediate stop to all the symptoms when the positive reward is on the table.
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the positive reward is on the table.
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the positive reward is on the table. That is absolutely the crucial
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That is absolutely the crucial
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That is absolutely the crucial component. But the deception can take
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component. But the deception can take
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component. But the deception can take other forms, too.
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other forms, too.
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other forms, too. >> Like what?
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>> Like what?
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>> Like what? >> They might use attention-seeking
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>> They might use attention-seeking
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>> They might use attention-seeking vocalizations. A really high-pitched
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vocalizations. A really high-pitched
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vocalizations. A really high-pitched yelp or a whimper that seems totally out
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yelp or a whimper that seems totally out
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yelp or a whimper that seems totally out of proportion to, you know, any physical
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of proportion to, you know, any physical
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of proportion to, you know, any physical contact or movement.
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contact or movement.
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contact or movement. >> Right. Like you barely brush against
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>> Right. Like you barely brush against
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>> Right. Like you barely brush against them and they scream.
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them and they scream.
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them and they scream. >> Exactly. Or they might display these
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>> Exactly. Or they might display these
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>> Exactly. Or they might display these generalized signs of lethargy or
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generalized signs of lethargy or
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generalized signs of lethargy or discomfort that just seem to come out of
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discomfort that just seem to come out of
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discomfort that just seem to come out of nowhere. Holding up a leg dramatically,
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nowhere. Holding up a leg dramatically,
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nowhere. Holding up a leg dramatically, you know, keeping it curled up close to
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you know, keeping it curled up close to
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you know, keeping it curled up close to their chest.
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their chest.
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their chest. >> Oh, yeah. The three-legged hawk of
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>> Oh, yeah. The three-legged hawk of
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>> Oh, yeah. The three-legged hawk of sadness.
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sadness.
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sadness. >> That's a classic tactic. It is pure
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>> That's a classic tactic. It is pure
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>> That's a classic tactic. It is pure theater and it's designed to get the
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theater and it's designed to get the
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theater and it's designed to get the maximum human response which is
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maximum human response which is
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maximum human response which is immediate sympathetic intervention.
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immediate sympathetic intervention.
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immediate sympathetic intervention. >> Let's spend a bit more time on that
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>> Let's spend a bit more time on that
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>> Let's spend a bit more time on that inconsistent limping because the sources
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inconsistent limping because the sources
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inconsistent limping because the sources really highlight that as the single
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really highlight that as the single
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really highlight that as the single biggest red flag. The thing that
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biggest red flag. The thing that
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biggest red flag. The thing that separates a fake from a genuine problem.
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separates a fake from a genuine problem.
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separates a fake from a genuine problem. What makes it inconsistent beyond that,
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What makes it inconsistent beyond that,
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What makes it inconsistent beyond that, you know, dramatic recovery we just
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you know, dramatic recovery we just
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you know, dramatic recovery we just talked about?
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talked about?
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talked about? >> It really comes down to stimulus
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>> It really comes down to stimulus
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>> It really comes down to stimulus control. Think about it this way. If a
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control. Think about it this way. If a
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control. Think about it this way. If a dog has a genuine physical injury, let's
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dog has a genuine physical injury, let's
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dog has a genuine physical injury, let's say a strained muscle in their back left
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say a strained muscle in their back left
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say a strained muscle in their back left leg, that pain is a consistent internal
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leg, that pain is a consistent internal
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leg, that pain is a consistent internal stimulus,
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stimulus,
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stimulus, >> always there.
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>> always there.
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>> always there. >> It's always there. They will favor that
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>> It's always there. They will favor that
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>> It's always there. They will favor that leg pretty consistently no matter what
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leg pretty consistently no matter what
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leg pretty consistently no matter what room they're in, the time of day, or
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room they're in, the time of day, or
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room they're in, the time of day, or who's watching them. But a fake injury
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who's watching them. But a fake injury
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who's watching them. But a fake injury that's under external stimulus control,
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that's under external stimulus control,
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that's under external stimulus control, >> meaning the audience. the audience, the
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>> meaning the audience. the audience, the
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>> meaning the audience. the audience, the performance is only triggered and it's
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performance is only triggered and it's
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performance is only triggered and it's only maintained when the audience is
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only maintained when the audience is
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only maintained when the audience is present and when the desired outcome is
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present and when the desired outcome is
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present and when the desired outcome is still something they can get.
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still something they can get.
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still something they can get. >> So if the dog is out of sight, maybe
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>> So if the dog is out of sight, maybe
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>> So if the dog is out of sight, maybe they're trotting perfectly fine in the
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they're trotting perfectly fine in the
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they're trotting perfectly fine in the backyard or they're walking normally
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backyard or they're walking normally
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backyard or they're walking normally when it's only I don't know a family
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when it's only I don't know a family
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when it's only I don't know a family member they don't see as a soft touch
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member they don't see as a soft touch
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member they don't see as a soft touch present.
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present.
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present. >> That's the proof that inconsistency is
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>> That's the proof that inconsistency is
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>> That's the proof that inconsistency is proof of intention.
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proof of intention.
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proof of intention. >> Exactly. They drop the act when the
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>> Exactly. They drop the act when the
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>> Exactly. They drop the act when the audience leaves or when the reward
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audience leaves or when the reward
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audience leaves or when the reward mechanism you is removed. And this isn't
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mechanism you is removed. And this isn't
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mechanism you is removed. And this isn't just, you know, them forgetting it. It
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just, you know, them forgetting it. It
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just, you know, them forgetting it. It demonstrates a really complex learned
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demonstrates a really complex learned
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demonstrates a really complex learned association that I think proves it's
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association that I think proves it's
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association that I think proves it's intentional.
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intentional.
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intentional. >> It's so sophisticated when you break it
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>> It's so sophisticated when you break it
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>> It's so sophisticated when you break it down.
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down.
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down. >> It is. It requires the dog to assess the
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>> It is. It requires the dog to assess the
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>> It is. It requires the dog to assess the situation, remember the behavior that
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situation, remember the behavior that
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situation, remember the behavior that worked before, gauge your current
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worked before, gauge your current
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worked before, gauge your current attention level, and then execute the
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attention level, and then execute the
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attention level, and then execute the performance. It's a whole checklist.
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performance. It's a whole checklist.
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performance. It's a whole checklist. >> But wait, I have a question about that.
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>> But wait, I have a question about that.
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>> But wait, I have a question about that. Couldn't that just be distraction? You
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Couldn't that just be distraction? You
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Couldn't that just be distraction? You know, if a dog is really, really focused
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know, if a dog is really, really focused
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know, if a dog is really, really focused on a high value treat like a piece of
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on a high value treat like a piece of
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on a high value treat like a piece of steak, wouldn't they momentarily forget
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steak, wouldn't they momentarily forget
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steak, wouldn't they momentarily forget a small dull pain anyway? How do the
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a small dull pain anyway? How do the
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a small dull pain anyway? How do the sources separate true intentional
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sources separate true intentional
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sources separate true intentional deception from just, you know, being
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deception from just, you know, being
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deception from just, you know, being distracted by something amazing?
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distracted by something amazing?
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distracted by something amazing? >> That is an excellent probing question
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>> That is an excellent probing question
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>> That is an excellent probing question and it gets right to the heart of, you
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and it gets right to the heart of, you
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and it gets right to the heart of, you know, how dogs think. The difference
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know, how dogs think. The difference
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know, how dogs think. The difference lies in the um the repertoire of the
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lies in the um the repertoire of the
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lies in the um the repertoire of the behavior and the absence of that initial
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behavior and the absence of that initial
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behavior and the absence of that initial stimulus.
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stimulus.
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stimulus. >> Okay, explain that. If it were just
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>> Okay, explain that. If it were just
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>> Okay, explain that. If it were just distraction, a slightly painful dog
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distraction, a slightly painful dog
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distraction, a slightly painful dog might still rush for the treat.
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might still rush for the treat.
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might still rush for the treat. Absolutely. But they would likely go
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Absolutely. But they would likely go
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Absolutely. But they would likely go back to a subtle limp right after they
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back to a subtle limp right after they
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back to a subtle limp right after they eat it, or they'd show signs of
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eat it, or they'd show signs of
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eat it, or they'd show signs of discomfort when they move again.
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discomfort when they move again.
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discomfort when they move again. >> The pain would still be there.
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>> The pain would still be there.
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>> The pain would still be there. >> The pain would still be there. With true
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>> The pain would still be there. With true
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>> The pain would still be there. With true deception, the sources indicate the dog
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deception, the sources indicate the dog
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deception, the sources indicate the dog often just resumes completely normal
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often just resumes completely normal
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often just resumes completely normal posture and gate after the successful
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posture and gate after the successful
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posture and gate after the successful manipulation, and they only go back to
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manipulation, and they only go back to
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manipulation, and they only go back to the limp when the desired outcome is not
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the limp when the desired outcome is not
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the limp when the desired outcome is not achieved or when they need something
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achieved or when they need something
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achieved or when they need something new. So that sustained recovery is the
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new. So that sustained recovery is the
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new. So that sustained recovery is the real kicker.
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real kicker.
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real kicker. >> It absolutely is. And we also need to
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>> It absolutely is. And we also need to
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>> It absolutely is. And we also need to look at the timing of fake versus real
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look at the timing of fake versus real
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look at the timing of fake versus real injuries. A genuine physical problem
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injuries. A genuine physical problem
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injuries. A genuine physical problem often has a gradual onset. You know, a
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often has a gradual onset. You know, a
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often has a gradual onset. You know, a little bit of stiffness that turns into
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little bit of stiffness that turns into
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little bit of stiffness that turns into a noticeable limp over a few hours or a
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a noticeable limp over a few hours or a
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a noticeable limp over a few hours or a day as inflammation sets in,
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day as inflammation sets in,
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day as inflammation sets in, >> right? It develops.
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>> right? It develops.
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>> right? It develops. >> It develops. A fake injury, however, can
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>> It develops. A fake injury, however, can
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>> It develops. A fake injury, however, can appear just suddenly, out of the blue,
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appear just suddenly, out of the blue,
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appear just suddenly, out of the blue, with no apparent physical cause. And
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with no apparent physical cause. And
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with no apparent physical cause. And often it's immediately after a command
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often it's immediately after a command
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often it's immediately after a command the dog wants to avoid or a moment where
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the dog wants to avoid or a moment where
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the dog wants to avoid or a moment where the dog feels ignored.
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the dog feels ignored.
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the dog feels ignored. >> It's that immediate high drama
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>> It's that immediate high drama
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>> It's that immediate high drama transition into distress.
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transition into distress.
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transition into distress. >> Exactly. Which suggests the behavior is
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>> Exactly. Which suggests the behavior is
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>> Exactly. Which suggests the behavior is performance-based. It's calculated and
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performance-based. It's calculated and
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performance-based. It's calculated and it's context dependent, not pain-based.
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it's context dependent, not pain-based.
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it's context dependent, not pain-based. >> And crucially, linking back to the
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>> And crucially, linking back to the
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>> And crucially, linking back to the motive, the whole thing is almost always
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motive, the whole thing is almost always
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motive, the whole thing is almost always characterized by that uh what the source
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characterized by that uh what the source
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characterized by that uh what the source called an attention-seeking coincidence.
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called an attention-seeking coincidence.
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called an attention-seeking coincidence. The injury just happens to coincide
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The injury just happens to coincide
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The injury just happens to coincide exactly with a desire for attention or
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exactly with a desire for attention or
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exactly with a desire for attention or traits or getting out of something.
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traits or getting out of something.
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traits or getting out of something. >> Precisely. If that dramatic display only
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>> Precisely. If that dramatic display only
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>> Precisely. If that dramatic display only happens when you're on the phone or when
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happens when you're on the phone or when
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happens when you're on the phone or when guests arrive and the dog feels ignored
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guests arrive and the dog feels ignored
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guests arrive and the dog feels ignored or right before you put the leash on for
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or right before you put the leash on for
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or right before you put the leash on for a walk when they'd rather be napping.
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a walk when they'd rather be napping.
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a walk when they'd rather be napping. >> Yeah.
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>> Yeah.
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>> Yeah. >> You have extremely strong circumstantial
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>> You have extremely strong circumstantial
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>> You have extremely strong circumstantial evidence that the dog is using a learned
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evidence that the dog is using a learned
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evidence that the dog is using a learned strategic response.
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strategic response.
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strategic response. >> The behavior is just completely tied to
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>> The behavior is just completely tied to
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>> The behavior is just completely tied to getting an immediate desired outcome.
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getting an immediate desired outcome.
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getting an immediate desired outcome. >> It's a tool in their toolbox. So, we've
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>> It's a tool in their toolbox. So, we've
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>> It's a tool in their toolbox. So, we've established what they do and how to spot
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established what they do and how to spot
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established what they do and how to spot the physical signs of the act. Now,
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the physical signs of the act. Now,
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the physical signs of the act. Now, let's shift the focus. Let's look at the
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let's shift the focus. Let's look at the
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let's shift the focus. Let's look at the psychology behind the performance. We
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psychology behind the performance. We
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psychology behind the performance. We need to know why. Why do they go to such
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need to know why. Why do they go to such
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need to know why. Why do they go to such ingenious lengths to deceive us?
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ingenious lengths to deceive us?
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ingenious lengths to deceive us? >> The root answer, and this is where we
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>> The root answer, and this is where we
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>> The root answer, and this is where we get into some behavioral science, it
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get into some behavioral science, it
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get into some behavioral science, it lies in their keen understanding of us,
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lies in their keen understanding of us,
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lies in their keen understanding of us, of human behavior, and more
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of human behavior, and more
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of human behavior, and more fundamentally their ingrained reliance
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fundamentally their ingrained reliance
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fundamentally their ingrained reliance on um operant conditioning,
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on um operant conditioning,
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on um operant conditioning, >> the desire for positive outcomes.
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>> the desire for positive outcomes.
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>> the desire for positive outcomes. >> Exactly. Dogs operate so heavily on the
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>> Exactly. Dogs operate so heavily on the
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>> Exactly. Dogs operate so heavily on the principle of positive reinforcement. If
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principle of positive reinforcement. If
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principle of positive reinforcement. If they perform an action and that action
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they perform an action and that action
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they perform an action and that action leads immediately and reliably to a
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leads immediately and reliably to a
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leads immediately and reliably to a reward, they are highly highly likely to
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reward, they are highly highly likely to
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reward, they are highly highly likely to repeat it.
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repeat it.
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repeat it. >> Even if the action is based on a total
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>> Even if the action is based on a total
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>> Even if the action is based on a total lie,
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lie,
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lie, >> especially then if it works,
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>> especially then if it works,
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>> especially then if it works, >> that framework makes perfect sense. The
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>> that framework makes perfect sense. The
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>> that framework makes perfect sense. The motive is clear, rewards. And the source
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motive is clear, rewards. And the source
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motive is clear, rewards. And the source confirms this covers a huge spectrum,
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confirms this covers a huge spectrum,
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confirms this covers a huge spectrum, right? From tangible things like extra
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right? From tangible things like extra
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right? From tangible things like extra treats or a new chew toy,
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treats or a new chew toy,
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treats or a new chew toy, >> to social rewards like immediate
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>> to social rewards like immediate
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>> to social rewards like immediate cuddles, that soothing voice we use,
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cuddles, that soothing voice we use,
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cuddles, that soothing voice we use, affection,
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affection,
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affection, >> all the way to negative reinforcement,
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>> all the way to negative reinforcement,
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>> all the way to negative reinforcement, which is just getting out of things they
10:01
which is just getting out of things they
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which is just getting out of things they don't want to do, avoiding the kennel,
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don't want to do, avoiding the kennel,
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don't want to do, avoiding the kennel, the bath, the tough training exercise.
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the bath, the tough training exercise.
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the bath, the tough training exercise. They are just really efficient operators
10:06
They are just really efficient operators
10:06
They are just really efficient operators in maximizing their own comfort and
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in maximizing their own comfort and
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in maximizing their own comfort and getting resources.
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getting resources.
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getting resources. >> And this is where their social
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>> And this is where their social
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>> And this is where their social intelligence just really shines. The
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intelligence just really shines. The
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intelligence just really shines. The sources highlight their ability to tap
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sources highlight their ability to tap
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sources highlight their ability to tap directly into our deepest human
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directly into our deepest human
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directly into our deepest human nurturing instincts. They know our weak
10:20
nurturing instincts. They know our weak
10:20
nurturing instincts. They know our weak spots.
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spots.
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spots. >> They are incredible at reading our most
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>> They are incredible at reading our most
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>> They are incredible at reading our most subtle body language, our emotional
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subtle body language, our emotional
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subtle body language, our emotional cues.
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cues.
10:26
cues. >> By faking distress or showing they're
10:28
>> By faking distress or showing they're
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>> By faking distress or showing they're vulnerable, they completely bypass our
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vulnerable, they completely bypass our
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vulnerable, they completely bypass our rational decision-making.
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rational decision-making.
10:32
rational decision-making. >> Yeah. You just react.
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>> Yeah. You just react.
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>> Yeah. You just react. >> You react. They trigger our innate,
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>> You react. They trigger our innate,
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>> You react. They trigger our innate, deeply human need to care for something
10:37
deeply human need to care for something
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deeply human need to care for something in distress, making us instantly
10:39
in distress, making us instantly
10:39
in distress, making us instantly prioritize their needs. We drop whatever
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prioritize their needs. We drop whatever
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prioritize their needs. We drop whatever we were doing to rush to their side with
10:44
we were doing to rush to their side with
10:44
we were doing to rush to their side with sympathy and resources. They know
10:45
sympathy and resources. They know
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sympathy and resources. They know exactly which emotional buttons to push
10:47
exactly which emotional buttons to push
10:47
exactly which emotional buttons to push to just completely shortcircuit our
10:49
to just completely shortcircuit our
10:49
to just completely shortcircuit our entire schedule and you know our
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entire schedule and you know our
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entire schedule and you know our cognitive load. It's a very fast, very
10:53
cognitive load. It's a very fast, very
10:53
cognitive load. It's a very fast, very reliable way to make themselves the
10:55
reliable way to make themselves the
10:55
reliable way to make themselves the absolute center of the universe.
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absolute center of the universe.
10:57
absolute center of the universe. >> They absolutely do. And to really
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>> They absolutely do. And to really
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>> They absolutely do. And to really illustrate this learned association,
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illustrate this learned association,
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illustrate this learned association, this process that turns an accident into
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this process that turns an accident into
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this process that turns an accident into a calculated strategy, the source gives
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a calculated strategy, the source gives
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a calculated strategy, the source gives two specific and really illuminating
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two specific and really illuminating
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two specific and really illuminating anecdotal examples. They show how
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anecdotal examples. They show how
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anecdotal examples. They show how accidental positive reinforcement can
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accidental positive reinforcement can
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accidental positive reinforcement can just cement this manipulative behavior.
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just cement this manipulative behavior.
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just cement this manipulative behavior. Okay, let's start with the Max scenario.
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Okay, let's start with the Max scenario.
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Okay, let's start with the Max scenario. This feels like the classic example of
11:18
This feels like the classic example of
11:18
This feels like the classic example of accidental reinforcement turning into
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accidental reinforcement turning into
11:20
accidental reinforcement turning into intentional manipulation really fast.
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intentional manipulation really fast.
11:23
intentional manipulation really fast. >> It is. So, imagine Max is playing maybe
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>> It is. So, imagine Max is playing maybe
11:25
>> It is. So, imagine Max is playing maybe a little too rambunctiously, slips on a
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a little too rambunctiously, slips on a
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a little too rambunctiously, slips on a slick floor, and lets out a genuine
11:30
slick floor, and lets out a genuine
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slick floor, and lets out a genuine surprised yelp. The owner naturally is
11:32
surprised yelp. The owner naturally is
11:32
surprised yelp. The owner naturally is startled and rushes over,
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startled and rushes over,
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startled and rushes over, >> of course.
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>> of course.
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>> of course. >> And what happens next is the critical
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>> And what happens next is the critical
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>> And what happens next is the critical sequence. The owner immediately stops
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sequence. The owner immediately stops
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sequence. The owner immediately stops playing, showers Max with intense
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playing, showers Max with intense
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playing, showers Max with intense affection, uses that soothing, "Oh, are
11:44
affection, uses that soothing, "Oh, are
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affection, uses that soothing, "Oh, are you okay, baby?"
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you okay, baby?"
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you okay, baby?" >> voice.
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>> voice.
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>> voice. >> We all have that voice.
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>> We all have that voice.
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>> We all have that voice. >> We'll all have it. May even provides a
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>> We'll all have it. May even provides a
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>> We'll all have it. May even provides a high value treat to make him feel
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high value treat to make him feel
11:49
high value treat to make him feel better. And that seemingly innocent,
11:51
better. And that seemingly innocent,
11:51
better. And that seemingly innocent, loving reaction. That's the turning
11:54
loving reaction. That's the turning
11:54
loving reaction. That's the turning point in the dog's behavioral learning.
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point in the dog's behavioral learning.
11:55
point in the dog's behavioral learning. >> So, Max isn't thinking, "Oh, I slipped."
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>> So, Max isn't thinking, "Oh, I slipped."
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>> So, Max isn't thinking, "Oh, I slipped." Max is doing the calculation. Yelping
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Max is doing the calculation. Yelping
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Max is doing the calculation. Yelping plus limping equals immediate
12:01
plus limping equals immediate
12:01
plus limping equals immediate overwhelming owner attention and hey,
12:04
overwhelming owner attention and hey,
12:04
overwhelming owner attention and hey, delicious highv value rewards. That is
12:06
delicious highv value rewards. That is
12:06
delicious highv value rewards. That is the exact cognitive connection the dog
12:08
the exact cognitive connection the dog
12:08
the exact cognitive connection the dog makes. The source notes that Max being a
12:10
makes. The source notes that Max being a
12:10
makes. The source notes that Max being a smart pup, he quickly internalizes that
12:12
smart pup, he quickly internalizes that
12:12
smart pup, he quickly internalizes that this specific set of behaviors, this
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this specific set of behaviors, this
12:14
this specific set of behaviors, this theatrical display, it yields immediate,
12:17
theatrical display, it yields immediate,
12:17
theatrical display, it yields immediate, highly positive results. And the key
12:19
highly positive results. And the key
12:19
highly positive results. And the key part is the behavior is now completely
12:22
part is the behavior is now completely
12:22
part is the behavior is now completely separated from the original accident,
12:24
separated from the original accident,
12:24
separated from the original accident, >> completely decoupled. He intentionally
12:26
>> completely decoupled. He intentionally
12:26
>> completely decoupled. He intentionally starts to use it specifically when he
12:28
starts to use it specifically when he
12:28
starts to use it specifically when he craves tension or wants to interrupt
12:30
craves tension or wants to interrupt
12:30
craves tension or wants to interrupt something he doesn't like. that
12:32
something he doesn't like. that
12:32
something he doesn't like. that accidental pain is now codified as a
12:34
accidental pain is now codified as a
12:34
accidental pain is now codified as a powerful tool in his manipulation
12:36
powerful tool in his manipulation
12:36
powerful tool in his manipulation arsenal.
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arsenal.
12:36
arsenal. >> And then we have Luna. Her story
12:38
>> And then we have Luna. Her story
12:38
>> And then we have Luna. Her story illustrates the same mechanism but more
12:40
illustrates the same mechanism but more
12:40
illustrates the same mechanism but more in the context of avoidance or gaining
12:43
in the context of avoidance or gaining
12:43
in the context of avoidance or gaining comfort during something they find, you
12:45
comfort during something they find, you
12:45
comfort during something they find, you know, boring or uncomfortable.
12:46
know, boring or uncomfortable.
12:46
know, boring or uncomfortable. >> Right? So the Luna scenario involves a
12:49
>> Right? So the Luna scenario involves a
12:49
>> Right? So the Luna scenario involves a pup who starts to limp and whine while
12:51
pup who starts to limp and whine while
12:51
pup who starts to limp and whine while she's out on a walk. Maybe she's getting
12:53
she's out on a walk. Maybe she's getting
12:53
she's out on a walk. Maybe she's getting tired or maybe they're passing a noisy
12:55
tired or maybe they're passing a noisy
12:55
tired or maybe they're passing a noisy construction site she doesn't like.
12:57
construction site she doesn't like.
12:57
construction site she doesn't like. >> Okay. The concerned owner again
12:59
>> Okay. The concerned owner again
12:59
>> Okay. The concerned owner again immediately stops the walk, checks Luna
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immediately stops the walk, checks Luna
13:01
immediately stops the walk, checks Luna over thoroughly, and maybe even carries
13:03
over thoroughly, and maybe even carries
13:03
over thoroughly, and maybe even carries her, or offers a long session of comfort
13:05
her, or offers a long session of comfort
13:06
her, or offers a long session of comfort and soothing words right there on the
13:07
and soothing words right there on the
13:07
and soothing words right there on the sidewalk.
13:07
sidewalk.
13:07
sidewalk. >> I've seen people do this.
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>> I've seen people do this.
13:09
>> I've seen people do this. >> We all have. And the message Luna gets
13:11
>> We all have. And the message Luna gets
13:11
>> We all have. And the message Luna gets is undeniable and profound. Limping
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is undeniable and profound. Limping
13:14
is undeniable and profound. Limping equals an immediate end to this
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equals an immediate end to this
13:16
equals an immediate end to this undesirable activity and the start of
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undesirable activity and the start of
13:18
undesirable activity and the start of highquality focused attention and
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highquality focused attention and
13:20
highquality focused attention and physical care. So if we connect this
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physical care. So if we connect this
13:22
physical care. So if we connect this back to the bigger picture to operate
13:25
back to the bigger picture to operate
13:25
back to the bigger picture to operate conditioning, these examples just
13:27
conditioning, these examples just
13:27
conditioning, these examples just highlight how fast and efficient this
13:29
highlight how fast and efficient this
13:29
highlight how fast and efficient this learning process is. This isn't some
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learning process is. This isn't some
13:32
learning process is. This isn't some instinctual hardwired deception.
13:34
instinctual hardwired deception.
13:34
instinctual hardwired deception. >> No, it's a meticulously learned
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>> No, it's a meticulously learned
13:36
>> No, it's a meticulously learned response. It's developed through
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response. It's developed through
13:38
response. It's developed through observation and repeated instances of
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observation and repeated instances of
13:40
observation and repeated instances of positive reinforcement. It's just a
13:42
positive reinforcement. It's just a
13:42
positive reinforcement. It's just a highly successful way to change the
13:44
highly successful way to change the
13:44
highly successful way to change the owner's immediate behavior.
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owner's immediate behavior.
13:46
owner's immediate behavior. >> It just becomes their go-to strategy.
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>> It just becomes their go-to strategy.
13:48
>> It just becomes their go-to strategy. It's the path of least resistance for
13:50
It's the path of least resistance for
13:50
It's the path of least resistance for them to get what they want from their
13:52
them to get what they want from their
13:52
them to get what they want from their human. From the doc's point of view,
13:53
human. From the doc's point of view,
13:54
human. From the doc's point of view, they might be thinking, "Why should I
13:55
they might be thinking, "Why should I
13:55
they might be thinking, "Why should I engage in 10 minutes of demanding focus
13:57
engage in 10 minutes of demanding focus
13:57
engage in 10 minutes of demanding focus during training when I can get the same
13:59
during training when I can get the same
13:59
during training when I can get the same level of affection and a piece of
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level of affection and a piece of
14:00
level of affection and a piece of chicken by just holding my leg up for 10
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chicken by just holding my leg up for 10
14:02
chicken by just holding my leg up for 10 seconds?"
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seconds?"
14:03
seconds?" >> That cognitive shortcut just solidifies
14:05
>> That cognitive shortcut just solidifies
14:05
>> That cognitive shortcut just solidifies the whole behavior.
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the whole behavior.
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the whole behavior. >> Absolutely.
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>> Absolutely.
14:07
>> Absolutely. >> So, what does this all mean for us? for
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>> So, what does this all mean for us? for
14:09
>> So, what does this all mean for us? for the audience, for caring owners who
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the audience, for caring owners who
14:11
the audience, for caring owners who also, you know, value honesty and clear
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also, you know, value honesty and clear
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also, you know, value honesty and clear communication in our relationships with
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communication in our relationships with
14:15
communication in our relationships with our dogs. We have to become like expert
14:18
our dogs. We have to become like expert
14:18
our dogs. We have to become like expert queen behavioral detectives to figure
14:21
queen behavioral detectives to figure
14:21
queen behavioral detectives to figure this out. We do
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this out. We do
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this out. We do >> to successfully distinguish a genuine
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>> to successfully distinguish a genuine
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>> to successfully distinguish a genuine acute health concern from one of these
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acute health concern from one of these
14:27
acute health concern from one of these clever rehearsed acts. What are the
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clever rehearsed acts. What are the
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clever rehearsed acts. What are the definitive warning signs we need to
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definitive warning signs we need to
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definitive warning signs we need to watch for according to the source to
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watch for according to the source to
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watch for according to the source to really make that call? To become that
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really make that call? To become that
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really make that call? To become that discerning owner, we need a checklist.
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discerning owner, we need a checklist.
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discerning owner, we need a checklist. And it's rooted in consistency, context,
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And it's rooted in consistency, context,
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And it's rooted in consistency, context, and physical evidence. There are three
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and physical evidence. There are three
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and physical evidence. There are three critical warning signs. The first, and
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critical warning signs. The first, and
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critical warning signs. The first, and this is the most telling behavioral
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this is the most telling behavioral
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this is the most telling behavioral indicator, is inconsistent symptoms.
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indicator, is inconsistent symptoms.
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indicator, is inconsistent symptoms. >> We talked about this a bit before,
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>> We talked about this a bit before,
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>> We talked about this a bit before, >> right? If the dog shows signs of
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>> right? If the dog shows signs of
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>> right? If the dog shows signs of discomfort only in really specific
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discomfort only in really specific
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discomfort only in really specific contexts, maybe only when the owner who
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contexts, maybe only when the owner who
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contexts, maybe only when the owner who always gives in is present, or only when
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always gives in is present, or only when
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always gives in is present, or only when you ask them to do a command they hate,
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you ask them to do a command they hate,
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you ask them to do a command they hate, that is a massive red flag. It indicates
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that is a massive red flag. It indicates
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that is a massive red flag. It indicates external control over the behavior
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external control over the behavior
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external control over the behavior >> because real pain, a genuine injury, it
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>> because real pain, a genuine injury, it
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>> because real pain, a genuine injury, it doesn't care who's in the room or where
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doesn't care who's in the room or where
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doesn't care who's in the room or where you are.
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you are.
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you are. >> Exactly. Pain is a biological reality,
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>> Exactly. Pain is a biological reality,
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>> Exactly. Pain is a biological reality, not a performance choice. A genuine
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not a performance choice. A genuine
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not a performance choice. A genuine injury typically involves consistent
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injury typically involves consistent
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injury typically involves consistent signs of pain or discomfort regardless
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signs of pain or discomfort regardless
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signs of pain or discomfort regardless of the situation or the audience.
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of the situation or the audience.
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of the situation or the audience. >> A dog with a sprain is going to favor
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>> A dog with a sprain is going to favor
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>> A dog with a sprain is going to favor that leg whether they're alone, outside,
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that leg whether they're alone, outside,
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that leg whether they're alone, outside, or begging for your dinner.
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or begging for your dinner.
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or begging for your dinner. >> Precisely. The deceptive act, though,
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>> Precisely. The deceptive act, though,
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>> Precisely. The deceptive act, though, it's a situational performance. It
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it's a situational performance. It
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it's a situational performance. It vanishes when the motivation for the act
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vanishes when the motivation for the act
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vanishes when the motivation for the act is removed. And a key way to check for
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is removed. And a key way to check for
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is removed. And a key way to check for this is to observe the dog when they
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this is to observe the dog when they
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this is to observe the dog when they think they're unobserved.
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think they're unobserved.
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think they're unobserved. >> The secret observation,
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>> The secret observation,
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>> The secret observation, >> right? Watch them through a pet cam or
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>> right? Watch them through a pet cam or
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>> right? Watch them through a pet cam or just subtly from a window when they're
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just subtly from a window when they're
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just subtly from a window when they're in the yard. If the limp completely
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in the yard. If the limp completely
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in the yard. If the limp completely vanishes,
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vanishes,
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vanishes, >> case closed.
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>> case closed.
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>> case closed. >> The second sign is the most traumatic
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>> The second sign is the most traumatic
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>> The second sign is the most traumatic one and honestly the most amusing.
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one and honestly the most amusing.
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one and honestly the most amusing. Sudden recovery.
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Sudden recovery.
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Sudden recovery. >> Yeah. If your dog goes from what looks
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>> Yeah. If your dog goes from what looks
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>> Yeah. If your dog goes from what looks like crippling lameness to a full-on
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like crippling lameness to a full-on
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like crippling lameness to a full-on sprint instantaneously the second the
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sprint instantaneously the second the
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sprint instantaneously the second the desired goal is achieved.
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desired goal is achieved.
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desired goal is achieved. >> The treat is delivered, the walk is
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>> The treat is delivered, the walk is
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>> The treat is delivered, the walk is over, the training session is canceled.
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over, the training session is canceled.
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over, the training session is canceled. >> It strongly suggests the injury was
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>> It strongly suggests the injury was
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>> It strongly suggests the injury was manufactured. The moment that incentive
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manufactured. The moment that incentive
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manufactured. The moment that incentive disappears, the performance just
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disappears, the performance just
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disappears, the performance just terminates immediately. The source
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terminates immediately. The source
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terminates immediately. The source describes this recovery as happening the
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describes this recovery as happening the
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describes this recovery as happening the instant the dog gets what they were
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instant the dog gets what they were
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instant the dog gets what they were performing for. There's no lingering
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performing for. There's no lingering
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performing for. There's no lingering pain, no slow return to normal. It's the
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pain, no slow return to normal. It's the
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pain, no slow return to normal. It's the ultimate curtain call on their
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ultimate curtain call on their
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ultimate curtain call on their Oscarworthy act. Okay. So, the third
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Oscarworthy act. Okay. So, the third
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Oscarworthy act. Okay. So, the third sign requires a more uh hands-on
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sign requires a more uh hands-on
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sign requires a more uh hands-on observational approach. Lack of physical
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observational approach. Lack of physical
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observational approach. Lack of physical evidence.
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evidence.
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evidence. >> This is where we have to do a gentle but
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>> This is where we have to do a gentle but
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>> This is where we have to do a gentle but thorough physical check. And it means we
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thorough physical check. And it means we
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thorough physical check. And it means we have to be familiar with our dog's
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have to be familiar with our dog's
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have to be familiar with our dog's baseline anatomy.
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baseline anatomy.
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baseline anatomy. >> You have to know what normal feels like.
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>> You have to know what normal feels like.
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>> You have to know what normal feels like. >> You do a genuine physical problem, a
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>> You do a genuine physical problem, a
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>> You do a genuine physical problem, a sprain, a strain, an embedded splinter.
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sprain, a strain, an embedded splinter.
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sprain, a strain, an embedded splinter. It will almost always have secondary
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It will almost always have secondary
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It will almost always have secondary physical signs. We need to check for
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physical signs. We need to check for
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physical signs. We need to check for swelling, visible wounds, or changes in
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swelling, visible wounds, or changes in
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swelling, visible wounds, or changes in temperature around the area. And
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temperature around the area. And
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temperature around the area. And crucially, we're looking for a
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crucially, we're looking for a
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crucially, we're looking for a consistent pain reaction.
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consistent pain reaction.
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consistent pain reaction. >> What does it mean exactly?
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>> What does it mean exactly?
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>> What does it mean exactly? >> Gently feeling the supposedly injured
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>> Gently feeling the supposedly injured
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>> Gently feeling the supposedly injured area should produce a repeatable,
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area should produce a repeatable,
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area should produce a repeatable, measurable discomfort response if the
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measurable discomfort response if the
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measurable discomfort response if the injury is real. If the dog only flinches
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injury is real. If the dog only flinches
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injury is real. If the dog only flinches dramatically when they see you looking,
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dramatically when they see you looking,
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dramatically when they see you looking, but then they let you firmly and gently
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but then they let you firmly and gently
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but then they let you firmly and gently manipulate the area without reacting
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manipulate the area without reacting
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manipulate the area without reacting when they're distracted, that's a huge
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when they're distracted, that's a huge
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when they're distracted, that's a huge red flag. That brings us to a really
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red flag. That brings us to a really
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red flag. That brings us to a really crucial practical step for owners, one
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crucial practical step for owners, one
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crucial practical step for owners, one that we have to stress. Even if we
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that we have to stress. Even if we
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that we have to stress. Even if we suspect deception, the dog's physical
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suspect deception, the dog's physical
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suspect deception, the dog's physical well-being has to be the absolute first
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well-being has to be the absolute first
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well-being has to be the absolute first priority. Always.
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priority. Always.
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priority. Always. >> Always. Absolutely. The source
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>> Always. Absolutely. The source
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>> Always. Absolutely. The source emphasizes this so strongly. Your
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emphasizes this so strongly. Your
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emphasizes this so strongly. Your initial response must always be to treat
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initial response must always be to treat
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initial response must always be to treat the symptoms as real until you can prove
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the symptoms as real until you can prove
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the symptoms as real until you can prove otherwise. If you are unsure if this is
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otherwise. If you are unsure if this is
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otherwise. If you are unsure if this is a brand new behavior or if the dog shows
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a brand new behavior or if the dog shows
17:37
a brand new behavior or if the dog shows any reluctance to bear weight
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any reluctance to bear weight
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any reluctance to bear weight consistently, it's non-negotiable. you
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consistently, it's non-negotiable. you
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consistently, it's non-negotiable. you consult a veterinarian for a thorough
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consult a veterinarian for a thorough
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consult a veterinarian for a thorough professional examination. Prioritizing
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professional examination. Prioritizing
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professional examination. Prioritizing the dog's well-being first is always the
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the dog's well-being first is always the
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the dog's well-being first is always the right ethical response. It is so much
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right ethical response. It is so much
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right ethical response. It is so much better to have a vet confirm your dog is
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better to have a vet confirm your dog is
17:53
better to have a vet confirm your dog is fine than to overlook a real injury
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fine than to overlook a real injury
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fine than to overlook a real injury because you're feeling cynical.
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because you're feeling cynical.
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because you're feeling cynical. >> And beyond that immediate physical
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>> And beyond that immediate physical
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>> And beyond that immediate physical check, we need to use a powerful
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check, we need to use a powerful
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check, we need to use a powerful discernment strategy. One that focuses
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discernment strategy. One that focuses
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discernment strategy. One that focuses on the dog's recent behavioral history
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on the dog's recent behavioral history
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on the dog's recent behavioral history and all that contextual data.
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and all that contextual data.
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and all that contextual data. >> We have to become data gatherers. Look
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>> We have to become data gatherers. Look
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>> We have to become data gatherers. Look closely at the dog's recent past. Was
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closely at the dog's recent past. Was
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closely at the dog's recent past. Was this specific dramatic behavior
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this specific dramatic behavior
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this specific dramatic behavior reinforced before? For instance, did the
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reinforced before? For instance, did the
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reinforced before? For instance, did the dog fake a limp last week and did you
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dog fake a limp last week and did you
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dog fake a limp last week and did you immediately stop the bath they hated?
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immediately stop the bath they hated?
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immediately stop the bath they hated? >> Right? Connecting the dots.
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>> Right? Connecting the dots.
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>> Right? Connecting the dots. >> Did they use a subtle whine to get
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>> Did they use a subtle whine to get
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>> Did they use a subtle whine to get access to your bed last month? We have
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access to your bed last month? We have
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access to your bed last month? We have to consider if there were previous
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to consider if there were previous
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to consider if there were previous instances where faking an injury or just
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instances where faking an injury or just
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instances where faking an injury or just showing distress immediately led to a
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showing distress immediately led to a
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showing distress immediately led to a desirable outcome. If you can draw a
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desirable outcome. If you can draw a
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desirable outcome. If you can draw a clear line between that deceptive
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clear line between that deceptive
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clear line between that deceptive behavior and a highv value reward or
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behavior and a highv value reward or
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behavior and a highv value reward or avoidance, you are very likely dealing
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avoidance, you are very likely dealing
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avoidance, you are very likely dealing with a learner strategy, not a medical
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with a learner strategy, not a medical
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with a learner strategy, not a medical emergency.
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emergency.
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emergency. >> So understanding the function of the
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>> So understanding the function of the
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>> So understanding the function of the behavior, what it does for the dog, is
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behavior, what it does for the dog, is
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behavior, what it does for the dog, is way more important than just observing
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way more important than just observing
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way more important than just observing the form of the behavior. You know, the
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the form of the behavior. You know, the
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the form of the behavior. You know, the limp itself.
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limp itself.
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limp itself. >> Precisely. The form is just the drama.
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>> Precisely. The form is just the drama.
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>> Precisely. The form is just the drama. The function is the reward it gets. And
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The function is the reward it gets. And
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The function is the reward it gets. And if the function is clearly to get
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if the function is clearly to get
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if the function is clearly to get attention or get out of a task, then we
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attention or get out of a task, then we
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attention or get out of a task, then we know exactly how to intervene. Which
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know exactly how to intervene. Which
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know exactly how to intervene. Which leads us to the most important proactive
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leads us to the most important proactive
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leads us to the most important proactive measure an owner has to take to stop
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measure an owner has to take to stop
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measure an owner has to take to stop this from becoming a deeply ingrained
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this from becoming a deeply ingrained
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this from becoming a deeply ingrained habit, and that's proactive boundary
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habit, and that's proactive boundary
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habit, and that's proactive boundary setting.
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setting.
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setting. >> Yes, establishing a strict, consistent
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>> Yes, establishing a strict, consistent
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>> Yes, establishing a strict, consistent rule of not rewarding suspicious
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rule of not rewarding suspicious
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rule of not rewarding suspicious behavior is fundamentally crucial to
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behavior is fundamentally crucial to
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behavior is fundamentally crucial to discourage future manipulation. Once you
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discourage future manipulation. Once you
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discourage future manipulation. Once you have seen the vet and you've ruled out a
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have seen the vet and you've ruled out a
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have seen the vet and you've ruled out a genuine physical injury, any attention
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genuine physical injury, any attention
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genuine physical injury, any attention you give after that, the cooing, the
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you give after that, the cooing, the
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you give after that, the cooing, the sympathy, the rewards, it only
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sympathy, the rewards, it only
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sympathy, the rewards, it only reinforces and strengthens the behavior.
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reinforces and strengthens the behavior.
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reinforces and strengthens the behavior. You have to treat it like a request for
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You have to treat it like a request for
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You have to treat it like a request for attention, not a medical crisis.
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attention, not a medical crisis.
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attention, not a medical crisis. >> Exactly. Manage it as a behavior, not as
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>> Exactly. Manage it as a behavior, not as
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>> Exactly. Manage it as a behavior, not as an injury.
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an injury.
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an injury. >> Okay. So, we've identified the signs of
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>> Okay. So, we've identified the signs of
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>> Okay. So, we've identified the signs of deception. We understand the motives are
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deception. We understand the motives are
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deception. We understand the motives are all about positive reinforcement. Now,
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all about positive reinforcement. Now,
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all about positive reinforcement. Now, if we suspect deception and the vet has
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if we suspect deception and the vet has
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if we suspect deception and the vet has given the all clear, we can't just
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given the all clear, we can't just
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given the all clear, we can't just ignore it forever. We need a targeted
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ignore it forever. We need a targeted
19:48
ignore it forever. We need a targeted action plan to prevent this from
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action plan to prevent this from
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action plan to prevent this from becoming a permanent successful strategy
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becoming a permanent successful strategy
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becoming a permanent successful strategy for them. And this is where we move from
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for them. And this is where we move from
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for them. And this is where we move from just observing to um practical
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just observing to um practical
19:57
just observing to um practical consistent intervention. The core
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consistent intervention. The core
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consistent intervention. The core strategies for addressing these faked
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strategies for addressing these faked
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strategies for addressing these faked injuries all focus on removing the
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injuries all focus on removing the
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injuries all focus on removing the reinforcement the dog wants while at the
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reinforcement the dog wants while at the
20:05
reinforcement the dog wants while at the same time strengthening alternative,
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same time strengthening alternative,
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same time strengthening alternative, more honest ways for them to
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more honest ways for them to
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more honest ways for them to communicate.
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communicate.
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communicate. >> Strategy one is simple in theory, but I
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>> Strategy one is simple in theory, but I
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>> Strategy one is simple in theory, but I think this is often the hardest one for
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think this is often the hardest one for
20:13
think this is often the hardest one for loving owners to actually do
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loving owners to actually do
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loving owners to actually do successfully. Strategy one, ignore the
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successfully. Strategy one, ignore the
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successfully. Strategy one, ignore the behavior.
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behavior.
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behavior. >> It's the principle of non-reinforcement
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>> It's the principle of non-reinforcement
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>> It's the principle of non-reinforcement or what behaviorists call extinction.
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or what behaviorists call extinction.
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or what behaviorists call extinction. When the dog starts to fake an injury,
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When the dog starts to fake an injury,
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When the dog starts to fake an injury, you have to completely withhold the
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you have to completely withhold the
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you have to completely withhold the thing they want.
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thing they want.
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thing they want. >> The attention, the comfort, the treats,
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>> The attention, the comfort, the treats,
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>> The attention, the comfort, the treats, >> all of it. And you have to continue the
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>> all of it. And you have to continue the
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>> all of it. And you have to continue the unwanted activity if it's safe to do so.
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unwanted activity if it's safe to do so.
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unwanted activity if it's safe to do so. This is not about punishment. It is
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This is not about punishment. It is
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This is not about punishment. It is about showing them that this deceptive
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about showing them that this deceptive
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about showing them that this deceptive behavior is now functionally useless.
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behavior is now functionally useless.
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behavior is now functionally useless. >> You have to stop rushing over
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>> You have to stop rushing over
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>> You have to stop rushing over dramatically. Don't make eye contact.
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dramatically. Don't make eye contact.
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dramatically. Don't make eye contact. Just continue what you were doing.
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Just continue what you were doing.
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Just continue what you were doing. >> Exactly. And the common pitfall here is
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>> Exactly. And the common pitfall here is
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>> Exactly. And the common pitfall here is consistency, isn't it? An owner ignores
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consistency, isn't it? An owner ignores
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consistency, isn't it? An owner ignores the behavior for five minutes. The dog
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the behavior for five minutes. The dog
20:50
the behavior for five minutes. The dog amps up the drama and then the owner
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amps up the drama and then the owner
20:52
amps up the drama and then the owner caves because they feel guilty or the
20:54
caves because they feel guilty or the
20:54
caves because they feel guilty or the whining is just too annoying.
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whining is just too annoying.
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whining is just too annoying. >> Oh, for sure.
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>> Oh, for sure.
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>> Oh, for sure. >> And that sporadic reinforcement is the
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>> And that sporadic reinforcement is the
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>> And that sporadic reinforcement is the worst possible thing you can do. It
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worst possible thing you can do. It
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worst possible thing you can do. It creates what's called a variable ratio
21:02
creates what's called a variable ratio
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creates what's called a variable ratio reinforcement schedule, which is the
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reinforcement schedule, which is the
21:05
reinforcement schedule, which is the most powerful way to make a behavior
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most powerful way to make a behavior
21:06
most powerful way to make a behavior resistant to ever going away. So, if the
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resistant to ever going away. So, if the
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resistant to ever going away. So, if the dog knows that faking sometimes works,
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dog knows that faking sometimes works,
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dog knows that faking sometimes works, even if it's only one out of 10 times,
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even if it's only one out of 10 times,
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even if it's only one out of 10 times, >> they will persist. And the deceptive
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>> they will persist. And the deceptive
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>> they will persist. And the deceptive behavior will actually get stronger and
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behavior will actually get stronger and
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behavior will actually get stronger and more dramatic during what's called an
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more dramatic during what's called an
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more dramatic during what's called an extinction burst. The owner has to
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extinction burst. The owner has to
21:23
extinction burst. The owner has to commit to ignoring the behavior 100% of
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commit to ignoring the behavior 100% of
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commit to ignoring the behavior 100% of the time, immediately after ruling out a
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the time, immediately after ruling out a
21:28
the time, immediately after ruling out a real injury. You have to become
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real injury. You have to become
21:30
real injury. You have to become incredibly dull and unresponsive to the
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incredibly dull and unresponsive to the
21:32
incredibly dull and unresponsive to the act.
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act.
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act. >> Okay. Strategy two is about addressing
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>> Okay. Strategy two is about addressing
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>> Okay. Strategy two is about addressing the underlying emotional cause, which is
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the underlying emotional cause, which is
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the underlying emotional cause, which is often just boredom or anxiety or an
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often just boredom or anxiety or an
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often just boredom or anxiety or an unfulfilled mental need. Strategy two,
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unfulfilled mental need. Strategy two,
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unfulfilled mental need. Strategy two, provide mental stimulation.
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provide mental stimulation.
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provide mental stimulation. >> Boredom is a massive trigger for
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>> Boredom is a massive trigger for
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>> Boredom is a massive trigger for attention-seeking behaviors, and that
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attention-seeking behaviors, and that
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attention-seeking behaviors, and that includes elaborate deception. A dog
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includes elaborate deception. A dog
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includes elaborate deception. A dog that's physically healthy but just
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that's physically healthy but just
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that's physically healthy but just mentally understulated will find any way
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mentally understulated will find any way
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mentally understulated will find any way possible to engage their owner,
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possible to engage their owner,
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possible to engage their owner, >> even negatively.
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>> even negatively.
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>> even negatively. >> Because negative attention is still
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>> Because negative attention is still
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>> Because negative attention is still attention.
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attention.
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attention. >> It's still attention. We need to make
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>> It's still attention. We need to make
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>> It's still attention. We need to make sure the dog gets plenty of highquality
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sure the dog gets plenty of highquality
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sure the dog gets plenty of highquality mental engagement. This means
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mental engagement. This means
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mental engagement. This means interactive food toys, puzzle feeders,
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interactive food toys, puzzle feeders,
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interactive food toys, puzzle feeders, structured training sessions with
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structured training sessions with
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structured training sessions with positive reinforcement, and just
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positive reinforcement, and just
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positive reinforcement, and just engaging structured playtime.
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engaging structured playtime.
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engaging structured playtime. >> So, it's not just about more exercise. A
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>> So, it's not just about more exercise. A
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>> So, it's not just about more exercise. A tired dog can still be a mentally bored
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tired dog can still be a mentally bored
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tired dog can still be a mentally bored dog. It's about challenging their brain,
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dog. It's about challenging their brain,
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dog. It's about challenging their brain, giving them a job to do, which
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giving them a job to do, which
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giving them a job to do, which inherently reduces the time and
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inherently reduces the time and
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inherently reduces the time and motivation they have to plan their next
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motivation they have to plan their next
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motivation they have to plan their next theatrical stunt.
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theatrical stunt.
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theatrical stunt. >> Absolutely. When a dog's mental needs
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>> Absolutely. When a dog's mental needs
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>> Absolutely. When a dog's mental needs are met, they are far less likely to
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are met, they are far less likely to
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are met, they are far less likely to resort to desperate, manipulative antics
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resort to desperate, manipulative antics
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resort to desperate, manipulative antics that just come from restlessness or a
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that just come from restlessness or a
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that just come from restlessness or a simple lack of interaction. Mental
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simple lack of interaction. Mental
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simple lack of interaction. Mental stimulation is often more exhausting and
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stimulation is often more exhausting and
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stimulation is often more exhausting and fulfilling for them than physical
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fulfilling for them than physical
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fulfilling for them than physical exercise alone.
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exercise alone.
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exercise alone. >> And the third strategy is the counter
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>> And the third strategy is the counter
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>> And the third strategy is the counter conditioning piece. It's the classic
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conditioning piece. It's the classic
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conditioning piece. It's the classic application of positive reinforcement,
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application of positive reinforcement,
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application of positive reinforcement, but applied correctly this time.
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but applied correctly this time.
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but applied correctly this time. Strategy three, reward genuine behavior.
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Strategy three, reward genuine behavior.
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Strategy three, reward genuine behavior. This is so critical for building a
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This is so critical for building a
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This is so critical for building a trustbased relationship. We have to
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trustbased relationship. We have to
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trustbased relationship. We have to actively praise and reward genuine,
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actively praise and reward genuine,
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actively praise and reward genuine, healthy behaviors. We're essentially
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healthy behaviors. We're essentially
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healthy behaviors. We're essentially teaching the dog the honest way to get
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teaching the dog the honest way to get
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teaching the dog the honest way to get our affection.
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our affection.
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our affection. >> So, if your dog is just playing
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>> So, if your dog is just playing
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>> So, if your dog is just playing normally, walking well, resting calmly,
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normally, walking well, resting calmly,
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normally, walking well, resting calmly, or just interacting without any
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or just interacting without any
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or just interacting without any performance,
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performance,
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performance, >> reward that heavily with high value
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>> reward that heavily with high value
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>> reward that heavily with high value affection with treats. This teaches the
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affection with treats. This teaches the
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affection with treats. This teaches the dog that honesty and normal actions get
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dog that honesty and normal actions get
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dog that honesty and normal actions get high value rewards, which successfully
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high value rewards, which successfully
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high value rewards, which successfully cancels out the perceived need for
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cancels out the perceived need for
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cancels out the perceived need for deception.
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deception.
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deception. >> You're effectively changing the dog's
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>> You're effectively changing the dog's
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>> You're effectively changing the dog's internal math. Instead of limping equals
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internal math. Instead of limping equals
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internal math. Instead of limping equals treat, the calculation becomes calmly
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treat, the calculation becomes calmly
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treat, the calculation becomes calmly sitting or playing normally equals
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sitting or playing normally equals
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sitting or playing normally equals treat.
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treat.
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treat. >> Precisely. We're building an alternative
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>> Precisely. We're building an alternative
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>> Precisely. We're building an alternative successful behavioral pathway that
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successful behavioral pathway that
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successful behavioral pathway that provides the desired outcome, attention,
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provides the desired outcome, attention,
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provides the desired outcome, attention, resources without the need for
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resources without the need for
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resources without the need for manipulation. And the more reliable that
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manipulation. And the more reliable that
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manipulation. And the more reliable that honest pathway is, the faster the
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honest pathway is, the faster the
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honest pathway is, the faster the deceptive behavior will fade away.
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deceptive behavior will fade away.
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deceptive behavior will fade away. >> Now, before we move on to the contextual
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>> Now, before we move on to the contextual
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>> Now, before we move on to the contextual influences, we have to circle back one
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influences, we have to circle back one
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influences, we have to circle back one more time to that critical distinction.
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more time to that critical distinction.
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more time to that critical distinction. When it's real, it's so easy once you
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When it's real, it's so easy once you
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When it's real, it's so easy once you start spotting the deception to become
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start spotting the deception to become
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start spotting the deception to become cynical. But we have to stay
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cynical. But we have to stay
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cynical. But we have to stay hypervigilant for genuine issues.
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hypervigilant for genuine issues.
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hypervigilant for genuine issues. >> It is paramount. We have to be looking
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>> It is paramount. We have to be looking
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>> It is paramount. We have to be looking for those consistent signs of discomfort
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for those consistent signs of discomfort
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for those consistent signs of discomfort that persist no matter the environment
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that persist no matter the environment
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that persist no matter the environment or who's watching. These signs include
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or who's watching. These signs include
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or who's watching. These signs include things like visible wounds, localized
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things like visible wounds, localized
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things like visible wounds, localized swelling or heat, a refusal to put any
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swelling or heat, a refusal to put any
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swelling or heat, a refusal to put any weight down, even when they're highly
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weight down, even when they're highly
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weight down, even when they're highly motivated,
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motivated,
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motivated, >> like even for the cheese.
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>> like even for the cheese.
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>> like even for the cheese. >> Even for the cheese,
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>> Even for the cheese,
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>> Even for the cheese, >> consistently favoring a limb no matter
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>> consistently favoring a limb no matter
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>> consistently favoring a limb no matter the context, or marked changes in their
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the context, or marked changes in their
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the context, or marked changes in their overall behavior. A drop in appetite,
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overall behavior. A drop in appetite,
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overall behavior. A drop in appetite, lethargy, increased irritability. These
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lethargy, increased irritability. These
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lethargy, increased irritability. These can all signal general internal pain.
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can all signal general internal pain.
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can all signal general internal pain. >> So, the core advice remains the same.
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>> So, the core advice remains the same.
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>> So, the core advice remains the same. Trust your gut. If there is any doubt at
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Trust your gut. If there is any doubt at
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Trust your gut. If there is any doubt at all if the symptoms are consistent or if
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all if the symptoms are consistent or if
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all if the symptoms are consistent or if they continue even when you're not
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they continue even when you're not
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they continue even when you're not reinforcing them, always prioritize that
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reinforcing them, always prioritize that
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reinforcing them, always prioritize that immediate vet visit. Your ability to
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immediate vet visit. Your ability to
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immediate vet visit. Your ability to observe and identify these consistent
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observe and identify these consistent
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observe and identify these consistent signs is what makes you a responsible
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signs is what makes you a responsible
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signs is what makes you a responsible discerning owner.
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discerning owner.
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discerning owner. >> Absolutely. Okay, moving on to some of
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>> Absolutely. Okay, moving on to some of
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>> Absolutely. Okay, moving on to some of the external factors that influence and
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the external factors that influence and
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the external factors that influence and reinforce this behavior. The source
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reinforce this behavior. The source
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reinforce this behavior. The source raises a really important question.
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raises a really important question.
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raises a really important question. How is modern human culture,
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How is modern human culture,
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How is modern human culture, specifically through technology,
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specifically through technology,
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specifically through technology, inadvertently contributing to and
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inadvertently contributing to and
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inadvertently contributing to and shaping this behavior?
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shaping this behavior?
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shaping this behavior? >> You mean social media?
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>> You mean social media?
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>> You mean social media? >> I mean the contextual influence of
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>> I mean the contextual influence of
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>> I mean the contextual influence of social media.
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social media.
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social media. >> Yeah. We are a culture that is obsessed
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>> Yeah. We are a culture that is obsessed
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>> Yeah. We are a culture that is obsessed with viral pets.
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with viral pets.
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with viral pets. >> And social media inadvertently
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>> And social media inadvertently
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>> And social media inadvertently popularizes and reinforces these
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popularizes and reinforces these
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popularizes and reinforces these deceptive behaviors globally. We see
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deceptive behaviors globally. We see
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deceptive behaviors globally. We see clips of pets Oscar worthy performances
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clips of pets Oscar worthy performances
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clips of pets Oscar worthy performances go viral, earning millions of views,
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go viral, earning millions of views,
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go viral, earning millions of views, likes, shares because they're hilarious
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likes, shares because they're hilarious
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likes, shares because they're hilarious and entertaining. But here's the
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and entertaining. But here's the
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and entertaining. But here's the mechanism of reinforcement. These
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mechanism of reinforcement. These
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mechanism of reinforcement. These entertaining clips, they inadvertently
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entertaining clips, they inadvertently
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entertaining clips, they inadvertently highlight and reward the manipulative
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highlight and reward the manipulative
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highlight and reward the manipulative behavior across the broader dog owning
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behavior across the broader dog owning
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behavior across the broader dog owning community. When owners see this behavior
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community. When owners see this behavior
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community. When owners see this behavior celebrated and rewarded with immense
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celebrated and rewarded with immense
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celebrated and rewarded with immense digital affirmation, they might
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digital affirmation, they might
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digital affirmation, they might subconsciously seek it out or respond
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subconsciously seek it out or respond
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subconsciously seek it out or respond differently to or even encourage minor
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differently to or even encourage minor
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differently to or even encourage minor dramatic behaviors in their own dogs.
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dramatic behaviors in their own dogs.
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dramatic behaviors in their own dogs. >> It creates a powerful digital positive
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>> It creates a powerful digital positive
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>> It creates a powerful digital positive feedback loop.
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feedback loop.
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feedback loop. >> It does.
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>> It does.
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>> It does. >> Let's break that down. That digital
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>> Let's break that down. That digital
25:50
>> Let's break that down. That digital positive reinforcement loop. How does a
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positive reinforcement loop. How does a
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positive reinforcement loop. How does a stranger liking a video online actually
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stranger liking a video online actually
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stranger liking a video online actually affect the dog who's lying on my carpet?
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affect the dog who's lying on my carpet?
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affect the dog who's lying on my carpet? >> The loop is indirect, but it's really
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>> The loop is indirect, but it's really
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>> The loop is indirect, but it's really potent. The dog performs the deception,
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potent. The dog performs the deception,
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potent. The dog performs the deception, the limp. The owner films it, uploads
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the limp. The owner films it, uploads
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the limp. The owner films it, uploads it, hoping for viral success. The video
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it, hoping for viral success. The video
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it, hoping for viral success. The video gets immense external social
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gets immense external social
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gets immense external social affirmation, likes, comments, views,
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affirmation, likes, comments, views,
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affirmation, likes, comments, views, >> right?
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>> right?
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>> right? >> This external reinforcement elevates the
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>> This external reinforcement elevates the
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>> This external reinforcement elevates the value of the deceptive behavior for the
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value of the deceptive behavior for the
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value of the deceptive behavior for the owner. The owner then maybe
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owner. The owner then maybe
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owner. The owner then maybe unconsciously repeats the conditions
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unconsciously repeats the conditions
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unconsciously repeats the conditions that led to the behavior. Maybe they
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that led to the behavior. Maybe they
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that led to the behavior. Maybe they ignore the dog more often to try and
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ignore the dog more often to try and
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ignore the dog more often to try and trigger it, or they pay extra attention
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trigger it, or they pay extra attention
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trigger it, or they pay extra attention when the dog starts the performance,
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when the dog starts the performance,
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when the dog starts the performance, which in turn strengthens the dog's
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which in turn strengthens the dog's
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which in turn strengthens the dog's manipulative strategy.
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manipulative strategy.
26:31
manipulative strategy. >> So, the dog is essentially being
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>> So, the dog is essentially being
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>> So, the dog is essentially being reinforced by the owner's amplified
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reinforced by the owner's amplified
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reinforced by the owner's amplified attention and excitement after the
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attention and excitement after the
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attention and excitement after the digital success.
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digital success.
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digital success. >> Exactly. The dog learns. The more
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>> Exactly. The dog learns. The more
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>> Exactly. The dog learns. The more dramatic I am, the more excited and
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dramatic I am, the more excited and
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dramatic I am, the more excited and focused my owner gets, and the more
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focused my owner gets, and the more
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focused my owner gets, and the more treats and camera time I receive. That
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treats and camera time I receive. That
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treats and camera time I receive. That is a fascinating and complex feedback
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is a fascinating and complex feedback
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is a fascinating and complex feedback loop. It's our human desire for digital
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loop. It's our human desire for digital
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loop. It's our human desire for digital validation that's driving the dog's
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validation that's driving the dog's
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validation that's driving the dog's deceptive success.
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deceptive success.
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deceptive success. >> It shows how profoundly intertwined our
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>> It shows how profoundly intertwined our
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>> It shows how profoundly intertwined our social reward systems are with our dog's
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social reward systems are with our dog's
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social reward systems are with our dog's behavioral choices.
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behavioral choices.
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behavioral choices. >> We also need to consider the contextual
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>> We also need to consider the contextual
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>> We also need to consider the contextual influence of breed. The source makes it
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influence of breed. The source makes it
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influence of breed. The source makes it clear that while any dog can be
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clear that while any dog can be
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clear that while any dog can be deceptive, this is a learned skill. Some
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deceptive, this is a learned skill. Some
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deceptive, this is a learned skill. Some breeds might leverage their intelligence
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breeds might leverage their intelligence
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breeds might leverage their intelligence and problem solving skills more often or
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and problem solving skills more often or
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and problem solving skills more often or maybe just employ the tactic more
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maybe just employ the tactic more
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maybe just employ the tactic more dramatically. And we have to emphasize
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dramatically. And we have to emphasize
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dramatically. And we have to emphasize breed is a broad generalization, but it
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breed is a broad generalization, but it
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breed is a broad generalization, but it can inform a propensity. The source
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can inform a propensity. The source
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can inform a propensity. The source specifically mentions smaller breeds.
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specifically mentions smaller breeds.
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specifically mentions smaller breeds. >> That makes sense.
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>> That makes sense.
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>> That makes sense. >> Yeah. It suggests they might use their
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>> Yeah. It suggests they might use their
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>> Yeah. It suggests they might use their size and their inherent cute factor to
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size and their inherent cute factor to
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size and their inherent cute factor to get extra sympathy from their owners. I
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get extra sympathy from their owners. I
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get extra sympathy from their owners. I mean, they already elicit high nurturing
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mean, they already elicit high nurturing
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mean, they already elicit high nurturing responses from us, which makes the
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responses from us, which makes the
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responses from us, which makes the deception particularly effective. A
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deception particularly effective. A
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deception particularly effective. A small dog holding up a tiny paw often
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small dog holding up a tiny paw often
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small dog holding up a tiny paw often triggers a much faster, more intense
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triggers a much faster, more intense
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triggers a much faster, more intense emotional reaction than say a big German
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emotional reaction than say a big German
27:42
emotional reaction than say a big German Shepherd doing the same thing.
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Shepherd doing the same thing.
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Shepherd doing the same thing. >> Exactly. And furthermore, breeds that
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>> Exactly. And furthermore, breeds that
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>> Exactly. And furthermore, breeds that are known for high intelligence and high
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are known for high intelligence and high
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are known for high intelligence and high problem solving abilities like border
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problem solving abilities like border
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problem solving abilities like border collies, poodles, even highly trainable
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collies, poodles, even highly trainable
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collies, poodles, even highly trainable retrievers, they might be quicker to
27:54
retrievers, they might be quicker to
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retrievers, they might be quicker to adopt this deceptive strategy once they
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adopt this deceptive strategy once they
27:56
adopt this deceptive strategy once they realize how effective it is. Their
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realize how effective it is. Their
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realize how effective it is. Their cognitive capacity just allows them to
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cognitive capacity just allows them to
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cognitive capacity just allows them to generalize the successful behavior
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generalize the successful behavior
28:02
generalize the successful behavior really rapidly from one context to
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really rapidly from one context to
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really rapidly from one context to another. But the crucial caveat here
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another. But the crucial caveat here
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another. But the crucial caveat here which we can't overlook is
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which we can't overlook is
28:08
which we can't overlook is individuality. This is a learned
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individuality. This is a learned
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individuality. This is a learned behavior.
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behavior.
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behavior. >> Correct. The source fundamentally
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>> Correct. The source fundamentally
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>> Correct. The source fundamentally emphasizes that every single dog is
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emphasizes that every single dog is
28:14
emphasizes that every single dog is unique. Their behavior is influenced by
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unique. Their behavior is influenced by
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unique. Their behavior is influenced by this complex interplay of their
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this complex interplay of their
28:18
this complex interplay of their individual genetics, their specific
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individual genetics, their specific
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individual genetics, their specific living environment, and critically their
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living environment, and critically their
28:22
living environment, and critically their personal history of reinforcement.
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personal history of reinforcement.
28:24
personal history of reinforcement. >> So general breed tendencies are just a
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>> So general breed tendencies are just a
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>> So general breed tendencies are just a potential starting point.
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potential starting point.
28:27
potential starting point. >> That's all they are. What truly matters
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>> That's all they are. What truly matters
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>> That's all they are. What truly matters for intervention is the specific dog's
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for intervention is the specific dog's
28:32
for intervention is the specific dog's learning curve and their owner's
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learning curve and their owner's
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learning curve and their owner's reaction history. And stepping back from
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reaction history. And stepping back from
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reaction history. And stepping back from that, we have to look at the overall
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that, we have to look at the overall
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that, we have to look at the overall canine human bond because that is the
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canine human bond because that is the
28:39
canine human bond because that is the ultimate context for all of this
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ultimate context for all of this
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ultimate context for all of this behavior. The sources stress this
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behavior. The sources stress this
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behavior. The sources stress this repeatedly. Dogs are keenly attuned
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repeatedly. Dogs are keenly attuned
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repeatedly. Dogs are keenly attuned observers of human behavior. They learn
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observers of human behavior. They learn
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observers of human behavior. They learn from our emotional reactions and they
28:49
from our emotional reactions and they
28:49
from our emotional reactions and they adapt their strategies accordingly.
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adapt their strategies accordingly.
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adapt their strategies accordingly. >> And that profound adaptability is what
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>> And that profound adaptability is what
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>> And that profound adaptability is what makes managing this manipulative
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makes managing this manipulative
28:55
makes managing this manipulative behavior so critical. It's not about
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behavior so critical. It's not about
28:57
behavior so critical. It's not about punishing the dog for being smart. We
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punishing the dog for being smart. We
28:59
punishing the dog for being smart. We should probably internally celebrate
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should probably internally celebrate
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should probably internally celebrate their cleverness.
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their cleverness.
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their cleverness. >> I think so.
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>> I think so.
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>> I think so. >> But it's about understanding the
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>> But it's about understanding the
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>> But it's about understanding the underlying emotional and motivational
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underlying emotional and motivational
29:05
underlying emotional and motivational reasons so we can take proactive steps
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reasons so we can take proactive steps
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reasons so we can take proactive steps to discourage these acts from becoming
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to discourage these acts from becoming
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to discourage these acts from becoming the default strategy in the
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the default strategy in the
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the default strategy in the relationship.
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relationship.
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relationship. >> And understanding the motive, that
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>> And understanding the motive, that
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>> And understanding the motive, that desperate desire for attention or
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desperate desire for attention or
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desperate desire for attention or resources is the key to addressing it
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resources is the key to addressing it
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resources is the key to addressing it successfully. If a dog is resorting to
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successfully. If a dog is resorting to
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successfully. If a dog is resorting to this level of complex, energy-consuming
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this level of complex, energy-consuming
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this level of complex, energy-consuming deception, it often suggests a perceived
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deception, it often suggests a perceived
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deception, it often suggests a perceived need isn't being consistently met
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need isn't being consistently met
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need isn't being consistently met through honest means
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through honest means
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through honest means >> or as we discussed, the honest means are
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>> or as we discussed, the honest means are
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>> or as we discussed, the honest means are just perceived as too much work compared
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just perceived as too much work compared
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just perceived as too much work compared to the immediate high value reward of
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to the immediate high value reward of
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to the immediate high value reward of faking distress.
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faking distress.
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faking distress. >> Exactly.
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>> Exactly.
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>> Exactly. >> So, addressing the deception isn't just
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>> So, addressing the deception isn't just
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>> So, addressing the deception isn't just about stopping the limp. It's about
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about stopping the limp. It's about
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about stopping the limp. It's about making sure the dog feels so secure and
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making sure the dog feels so secure and
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making sure the dog feels so secure and loved and adequately stimulated that
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loved and adequately stimulated that
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loved and adequately stimulated that they don't feel the need to perform an
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they don't feel the need to perform an
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they don't feel the need to perform an emergency act just to get basic
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emergency act just to get basic
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emergency act just to get basic resources.
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resources.
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resources. >> And the key to harmony in the dog human
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>> And the key to harmony in the dog human
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>> And the key to harmony in the dog human relationship, according to all the
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relationship, according to all the
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relationship, according to all the source materials, it really rests on
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source materials, it really rests on
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source materials, it really rests on three reinforcing principles.
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three reinforcing principles.
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three reinforcing principles. Consistency, positive reinforcement of
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Consistency, positive reinforcement of
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Consistency, positive reinforcement of honest behavior, and crystal clear
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honest behavior, and crystal clear
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honest behavior, and crystal clear boundaries.
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boundaries.
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boundaries. >> And inconsistency is the relationship
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>> And inconsistency is the relationship
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>> And inconsistency is the relationship killer here.
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killer here.
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killer here. >> It's the behavioral poison.
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>> It's the behavioral poison.
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>> It's the behavioral poison. Inconsistency teaches the dog that
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Inconsistency teaches the dog that
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Inconsistency teaches the dog that deception sometimes works, which again
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deception sometimes works, which again
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deception sometimes works, which again is the definition of that powerful
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is the definition of that powerful
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is the definition of that powerful variable ratio schedule that makes
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variable ratio schedule that makes
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variable ratio schedule that makes behaviors incredibly difficult to get
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behaviors incredibly difficult to get
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behaviors incredibly difficult to get rid of.
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rid of.
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rid of. >> So consistency and withholding rewards
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>> So consistency and withholding rewards
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>> So consistency and withholding rewards for suspicious behavior while actively
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for suspicious behavior while actively
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for suspicious behavior while actively and reliably rewarding genuine, honest
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and reliably rewarding genuine, honest
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and reliably rewarding genuine, honest behavior. That's how we manage these
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behavior. That's how we manage these
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behavior. That's how we manage these manipulative tendencies
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manipulative tendencies
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manipulative tendencies >> and it's how we ensure a harmonious,
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>> and it's how we ensure a harmonious,
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>> and it's how we ensure a harmonious, healthy relationship that's built on
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healthy relationship that's built on
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healthy relationship that's built on mutual understanding, not on
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mutual understanding, not on
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mutual understanding, not on manipulation. And ultimately, the goal
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manipulation. And ultimately, the goal
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manipulation. And ultimately, the goal is always to focus on trust. We want a
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is always to focus on trust. We want a
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is always to focus on trust. We want a relationship where the dog feels
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relationship where the dog feels
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relationship where the dog feels profoundly secure and loved without
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profoundly secure and loved without
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profoundly secure and loved without having to resort to an elaborate,
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having to resort to an elaborate,
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having to resort to an elaborate, emotionally draining performance every
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emotionally draining performance every
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emotionally draining performance every time they want to cuddle or for a walk
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time they want to cuddle or for a walk
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time they want to cuddle or for a walk to end.
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to end.
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to end. >> Building a strong, trusting relationship
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>> Building a strong, trusting relationship
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>> Building a strong, trusting relationship through reliable quality time and
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through reliable quality time and
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through reliable quality time and consistent reward for good behavior
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consistent reward for good behavior
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consistent reward for good behavior helps the dog internalize the truth that
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helps the dog internalize the truth that
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helps the dog internalize the truth that they do not need deception to gain
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they do not need deception to gain
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they do not need deception to gain affection, love, or resources. They need
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affection, love, or resources. They need
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affection, love, or resources. They need to know that their genuine normal
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to know that their genuine normal
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to know that their genuine normal actions are more than enough to maintain
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actions are more than enough to maintain
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actions are more than enough to maintain that bond and receive everything they
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that bond and receive everything they
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that bond and receive everything they desire.
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desire.
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desire. >> When that bond is robust and
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>> When that bond is robust and
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>> When that bond is robust and predictable, the motivational need for
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predictable, the motivational need for
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predictable, the motivational need for all this dramatic manipulation, it just
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all this dramatic manipulation, it just
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all this dramatic manipulation, it just drastically decreases.
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drastically decreases.
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drastically decreases. >> It really does.
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>> It really does.
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>> It really does. >> This has been a deeply detailed
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>> This has been a deeply detailed
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>> This has been a deeply detailed exploration into the uh intricate world
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exploration into the uh intricate world
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exploration into the uh intricate world of canine deception. We've covered
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of canine deception. We've covered
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of canine deception. We've covered everything from their fundamental
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everything from their fundamental
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everything from their fundamental intelligence and the learned behavioral
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intelligence and the learned behavioral
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intelligence and the learned behavioral pathways to the specific nuanced
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pathways to the specific nuanced
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pathways to the specific nuanced physical signs that help us decipher the
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physical signs that help us decipher the
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physical signs that help us decipher the truth behind their most dramatic
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truth behind their most dramatic
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truth behind their most dramatic displays.
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displays.
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displays. >> And the critical takeaway for
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>> And the critical takeaway for
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>> And the critical takeaway for responsible owners is layered. First, we
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responsible owners is layered. First, we
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responsible owners is layered. First, we have to appreciate their intelligence
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have to appreciate their intelligence
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have to appreciate their intelligence and their adaptability. I mean, their
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and their adaptability. I mean, their
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and their adaptability. I mean, their clever acts, while they can be
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clever acts, while they can be
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clever acts, while they can be inconvenient, are genuinely a testament
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inconvenient, are genuinely a testament
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inconvenient, are genuinely a testament to their cognitive abilities and
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to their cognitive abilities and
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to their cognitive abilities and sophisticated problemsolving skills. And
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sophisticated problemsolving skills. And
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sophisticated problemsolving skills. And second,
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second,
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second, >> second, we have a duty to guide them
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>> second, we have a duty to guide them
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>> second, we have a duty to guide them towards honest communicative behaviors.
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towards honest communicative behaviors.
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towards honest communicative behaviors. And we do that through rigorous
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And we do that through rigorous
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And we do that through rigorous consistency, clear boundaries, and the
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consistency, clear boundaries, and the
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consistency, clear boundaries, and the appropriate application of positive
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appropriate application of positive
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appropriate application of positive reinforcement.
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reinforcement.
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reinforcement. >> So the next time your furry friend
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>> So the next time your furry friend
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>> So the next time your furry friend decides to pull off a dramatic,
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decides to pull off a dramatic,
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decides to pull off a dramatic, heart-wrenching performance worthy of an
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heart-wrenching performance worthy of an
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heart-wrenching performance worthy of an Oscar, remember the protocols we talked
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Oscar, remember the protocols we talked
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Oscar, remember the protocols we talked about.
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about.
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about. >> You can celebrate their cleverness
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>> You can celebrate their cleverness
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>> You can celebrate their cleverness internally because they are brilliant.
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internally because they are brilliant.
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internally because they are brilliant. >> They are.
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>> They are.
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>> They are. >> But externally, you have to gently guide
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>> But externally, you have to gently guide
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>> But externally, you have to gently guide them toward honesty and trust. using the
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them toward honesty and trust. using the
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them toward honesty and trust. using the actionable strategies we outlined today.
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actionable strategies we outlined today.
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actionable strategies we outlined today. >> And here is a final provocative thought
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>> And here is a final provocative thought
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>> And here is a final provocative thought for you to consider as you, you know,
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for you to consider as you, you know,
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for you to consider as you, you know, wrap up this deep dive and return to
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wrap up this deep dive and return to
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wrap up this deep dive and return to your life with your clever companion. If
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your life with your clever companion. If
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your life with your clever companion. If the core motivation behind faking
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the core motivation behind faking
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the core motivation behind faking injuries is a desperate desire for
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injuries is a desperate desire for
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injuries is a desperate desire for attention or resources, and the limp is
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attention or resources, and the limp is
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attention or resources, and the limp is just one strategy, what subtle
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just one strategy, what subtle
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just one strategy, what subtle non-injury related behaviors might your
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non-injury related behaviors might your
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non-injury related behaviors might your dog be exhibiting right now that are
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dog be exhibiting right now that are
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dog be exhibiting right now that are also cleverly designed to manipulate
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also cleverly designed to manipulate
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also cleverly designed to manipulate your immediate response?
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your immediate response?
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your immediate response? >> Oh, that's interesting. Think about the
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>> Oh, that's interesting. Think about the
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>> Oh, that's interesting. Think about the specific timing of their quiet stare,
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specific timing of their quiet stare,
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specific timing of their quiet stare, the strategic placement of their head on
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the strategic placement of their head on
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the strategic placement of their head on your lap, or a specific non-distressed
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your lap, or a specific non-distressed
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your lap, or a specific non-distressed whimper they only use when you're busy
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whimper they only use when you're busy
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whimper they only use when you're busy with something else. The deception might
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with something else. The deception might
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with something else. The deception might be much broader and much more constant
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be much broader and much more constant
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be much broader and much more constant than just the physical limp.
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than just the physical limp.
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than just the physical limp. >> Something to mull over and explore on
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>> Something to mull over and explore on
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>> Something to mull over and explore on your own. Thank you for joining us for
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your own. Thank you for joining us for
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your own. Thank you for joining us for this deep dive into the sneaky,
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this deep dive into the sneaky,
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this deep dive into the sneaky, brilliant, and ultimately very lovable
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brilliant, and ultimately very lovable
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brilliant, and ultimately very lovable world of your favorite K9 companions.