Chapter

The Consequences of Punishing Your Dog
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37:01 - 41:49 (04:48)

The host discusses the potential harm of punishing a dog after they have misbehaved, explaining that physical punishment can lead to negative consequences such as fear and aggression in the dog.

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The author shares his experience with his rescue dog, Molly, and how he has learned to focus on positive reinforcement whenever possible, rather than trying to be right or righteous.
37:01 - 38:17 (01:16)
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Rescue Dogs
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The author shares his experience with his rescue dog, Molly, and how he has learned to focus on positive reinforcement whenever possible, rather than trying to be right or righteous.

Chapter
The Consequences of Punishing Your Dog
Episode
#155: On Zero-to-Hero Transformations
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Most dog training books are subjective and not very effective, according to this podcast episode.
38:17 - 40:17 (02:00)
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Dog Training
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Most dog training books are subjective and not very effective, according to this podcast episode. Only a few tactical tips are useful for training dogs.

Chapter
The Consequences of Punishing Your Dog
Episode
#155: On Zero-to-Hero Transformations
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Understanding operant and classical conditioning can help modify behavior, and books like Shoot the Dog can help in modifying your own or others’ behavior.
40:17 - 41:49 (01:32)
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Conditioning
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Understanding operant and classical conditioning can help modify behavior, and books like Shoot the Dog can help in modifying your own or others’ behavior. Conditioning can influence people or species to do fantastic or atrocious things, as evidenced by the recent dog food recall.

Chapter
The Consequences of Punishing Your Dog
Episode
#155: On Zero-to-Hero Transformations
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show