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David T Rockafellar replied to Lee Charles Kelley's discussion 'Sigmund Freud and the Art of Dog Training, II'
At the end of Part 1 you say; "Next time: how understanding Freud can 1) be of immense benefit to dogs with PTSD and other disorders" But you forgot to mention PTSD again in Part 2. I'm interested in all your thoughts on this…
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Sigmund Freud and the Art of Dog Training, II 4 Replies

Freud and the Art of Dog Training, III just posted a new article at PsychologyToday.com. In it I suggest that understanding some of Sigmund Freud's views on how the…Continue

Tags: in, dogs, behavior, obsessive-compulsive, Freud

Started by Lee Charles Kelley. Last reply by Lee Charles Kelley Aug 15, 2010.

Dianne Murphy

Dog marking 4 Replies

I have three pug dogs, two males and one female.  One of my pugs is marking (urine) different areas of my house mostly the bedroom.  I do not know what male is doing it.  How can I possible stop this…Continue

Started by Dianne Murphy. Last reply by Jamie Campagna Jun 17, 2010.

Lee Charles Kelley

Why Dogs Pull on the Leash: Canine Cathexis + Chemistry + the Joy of Sex

Here's a precis of my latest Psychology Today.com article.Two of the most popularexplanations for why dogs pull are, 1) the dog thinks he’s the pack leader, and 2) the behavior is being…Continue

Tags: neo-freudian, reflex, attraction, nature, leash

Started by Lee Charles Kelley Jun 1, 2010.

LauraT

Boredom & Destruction 12 Replies

Our 3 yr old German Shepherd has recently decided to destroy things in the house, including 2 remotes, coasters, books and magazines...all have been within her reach. We moved into a new house about…Continue

Tags: training, crate, chewing, destruction, anxiety

Started by LauraT. Last reply by Cliff Abrams May 13, 2010.

Marie Peterson

Strange Behavior 1 Reply

My male GSD will be 3 years old in August. His father was pink papered (if that is how you say it) with Schz titles and through his bloodline, and his mother had Schz titles through her bloodline.…Continue

Started by Marie Peterson. Last reply by Lee Charles Kelley May 11, 2010.

Alise Wallis

Panting 11 Replies

When we're at home "relaxing," Tess pants constantly. CONSTANTLY. It seems to be a nervous behavior but I don't know what to do to get her to stop. Does anyone know if this is nervous energy? She…Continue

Started by Alise Wallis. Last reply by Alise Wallis Apr 14, 2010.

Mary Beth Waldoch

Dogs & Their Tails 4 Replies

Okay, so I've read that when a dog wags his tail, it's not that he is necesarily happy, but just nervous energy.  Fine, but how about when a dog uses his tail to get the attention of another dog?  My…Continue

Started by Mary Beth Waldoch. Last reply by Mary Beth Waldoch Apr 4, 2010.

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Singleton Pups and behavior problems 9 Replies

I have a 13 month old Aussie male.  He was the only puppy in his litter. As such, he had no opportunity to interact with other puppies.  I would have suggested taking him to a puppy play group as…Continue

Tags: puppy, singleton, aggression

Started by Amanda. Last reply by Mary Beth Waldoch Apr 2, 2010.

Lee Charles Kelley

Aggressive Female Lab 22 Replies

Hi Lee,I love your books. I am a dog rescuer. I currently have 5. My latest rescue is a female black lab mix. She is big andbeautiful with sky blue eyes so I'm not sure what she ismixed with. She…Continue

Started by Lee Charles Kelley. Last reply by Mary Beth Waldoch Apr 2, 2010.

Alise Wallis

Has anyone seen this behavior? If so, what is it? 11 Replies

Hi Everyone,I have a pit mix named Tess who is about a 1 year and 8 months old. She's wonderful. Lee Charles Kelley worked with her on one occasion and I hope to do more work with him (Thanks again,…Continue

Started by Alise Wallis. Last reply by Alise Wallis Mar 23, 2010.

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Lee Charles Kelley

"Sigmund Freud and the Art of Dog Training"

This is my latest article for PsychologyToday.com. It tells how some of Freud's key ideas are enjoying a resurgence thanks in part to modern research in neuroanatomy. There are actual physical structures in the brain that directly correlate with Freud's views on psychology.



What does this have to do with dog training? A lot more than you'd think. What is operant conditioning, after all, but a clinical outgrowth of Freud's pleasure principle, the idea… Continue

Posted by Lee Charles Kelley on March 15, 2010 at 7:40pm

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