Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training

http://www.ted.com Speaking at the 2007 EG conference, trainer Ian Dunbar asks us to see the world through the eyes of our beloved dogs. By knowing our pets' perspective, we can build their love and trust. It's a message that resonates well beyond the animal world.

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[Mewsaphine]

I cannot say enough how much I love Dr. Dunbar. I've heard him speak in conferences, seen him work, and seen him in a more personal setting. He is an amazing man, and no one can convince me otherwise! Its stupid to force someone to see truth when they've got their noses buried in lies. I've already learned to not argue with ignorant trainers (Cesar followers). Just lead by example, be gracious, but firm in your beliefs. Cheers to all the good trainers on here from a younger gen. trainer!

[zDreamerkid]

I find it fascinating that dog training relates so well to many other areas in life. This is awesome stuff right here :] It really gives a broader view on what to do in different situations.

[dalemk90]

Ian Dunbar has no clue what he is talking about. This trash science agenda is merely misrepresentation and exploitation at its worse. I put out an open challenge to any pigeon behaviorist who can answer my specific questions regarding conditioning, influence, learning theory and behavior. What a joke.

[TheDavidMarr]

@aboutdogtraining3 not in the least, I'm actually a bit of a fan. He actually had a big sit down with millan for a copy of his magazine. Some of his stuff, like his take on puppy accidents I think is a bit out to lunch and his social media outlet was a bit underutilized IMO, but no, not jealous.

[AboutDogTraining3]

@TheDavidMarr you sound jealous.

[TheDavidMarr]

Oh and if your puppy craps on the floor, don't think that you've completely botched you chances of raising a decent dog like he makes it out to be. 

[TheDavidMarr]

I followed this guy on various social networking sites and he spent 99% of his time bragging about the posh gallery or fancy restaurant he was going to.

[AlienXCherie]

for all the " and now the dog is euthanized" fighters... he never said why. And if he was euthinized for his problems, then chances are Ian wasn't around. Most of you guys don't know Dr.Dunbar did a multi-year scientific study on Dog aggression.

[GreatDaneCourse]

I share Ian's vision for the future! Understanding and accepting your dog for what he/she is is the first step to being able to mold them into a pleasant companion. Be the leader and teach by example.

[FamilyGoingRaw]

I loved this video, thank you very much. I am getting my family a puppy, we have three children and they are thrilled. I agree with everything you had to say and I look forward to watching many more vids before our bundle of joy arrives~

[bonusbarclay]

" I would have punched him out" , what a great example to set to your dog!

[mydogkanskidrums]

@H15A5H1 Real dog behaviourists are the ones who use motivational methods like food, toys etc. And if you listened closely to what Dr Dunbar was saying, it wasn't that he couldn't help the dog but it was the owners who were not putting the time and effort into their dog. Without an owner's compliance, it's very difficult to make headway into serious behaviour issues. That dog was probably on a court order to be euthanised, so it was out of Dunbar's hands when the owners made mistakes again.