The Science of Behavior: How Dogs Actually Learn with Dr. Susan Friedman

<p>What do we <em>really</em> mean when we say “behavior”?</p><p>In this powerful kickoff to Season 6 of <em>Pod to the Rescue</em>, we’re joined by world-renowned behavior scientist Dr. Susan Friedman, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Utah State University and founder of Behavior Works.</p><p>Together, we explore:</p><ul><li><p>Why behavior is an evolved adaptation</p></li><li><p>The truth about reinforcement and punishment</p></li><li><p>Why “scolding” isn’t necessary for learning</p></li><li><p>How to build a “trust account” with your dog</p></li><li><p>The ABC model (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence)</p></li><li><p>Why confidence is a label—and what it actually looks like</p></li><li><p>Errorless learning and how to reduce mistakes in training</p></li><li><p>How positive reinforcement builds resilience</p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a new adopter, foster, shelter professional, or trainer, this episode will fundamentally change the way you see behavior.</p><p>Because rescuing the dog is just the first step.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Dr. Friedman’s Behavior Works page on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/behaviorworks"><u>Facebook</u></a> and check out her website: https://behaviorworks.org/<br><strong>Connect With Us:</strong>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/podtotherescue/"><u>Instagram</u></a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PodToTheRescue/"><u>Facebook</u></a> for weekly behavior insights</p><p>Website:<a href="http://podtotherescue.com"> </a><a href="https://www.podtotherescue.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.podtotherescue.com/</a></p><p>Emily Wolf, Brilliant Pup Behavior: <a href="https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/">https://www.brilliantpupbehavior.com/</a></p><p>Jenni Pfafman, Elevated Dog Training: <a href="https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/">https://www.elevateddogtraining.com/</a></p><p>Libby Felts, Bolder Dog and Bolder Dog Media: <a href="https://www.bolder.dog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.bolder.dog/</a></p>