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Puppy Temperament Tests Aren't That Predictive (With Dr. James Ha)
Today we’re talking about Dr. James Ha about puppy temperament and training to mitigate or avoid behavior issues. Mostly, we're talking about the science of how BAD temperament tests are at actually predicting adult behavior. Darn.
Dr. Ha is a pretty amazing guy. He’s an animal behavior researcher and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist - which is the highest level of certification one can attain in applied behavior . Dr. Ha literally wrote the book on dog behavior - called Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions. While much of Dr. Ha’s private practice work currently focuses on aggression cases and expert witness work, today we’re talking to him about puppies, their temperament, and how to prevent or mitigate behavior concerns.
Generally, you found puppy temperament tests at 7 weeks didn’t predict adult behavior. What 8 factors did you look at in the research?
- Used the fairly standard test
- Roll the ball test
- Heart rate variation tests, respiration rate tests, cortisol tests
Did your results vary by breed?
- Clusters of results very actively predicted what breed group the puppy belonged to
Talk to us a bit about your current work with dogs with serious behavior issues. What have you learned lately about dog behavior?
- A huge percentage of dog behavior regarding aggression have to do with anxiety
What red flags might you see in a puppy or teenage dog that another owner may miss?
- The first two years of your dog’s life is the most important
Where can you find Dr. Ha?
Website: https://drjimha.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJimHa
New Research on Puppy Temperment:https://jamescraigha.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/our-new-research-on-puppy-temperament/
Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions: https://www.dogwise.com/dog-behavior-modern-science-and-our-canine-companions/
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Today we’re talking about Dr. James Ha about puppy temperament and training to mitigate or avoid behavior issues. Mostly, we're talking about the science of how BAD temperament tests are at actually predicting adult behavior. Darn.
Dr. Ha is a pretty amazing guy. He’s an animal behavior researcher and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist - which is the highest level of certification one can attain in applied behavior . Dr. Ha literally wrote the book on dog behavior - called Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions. While much of Dr. Ha’s private practice work currently focuses on aggression cases and expert witness work, today we’re talking to him about puppies, their temperament, and how to prevent or mitigate behavior concerns.
Generally, you found puppy temperament tests at 7 weeks didn’t predict adult behavior. What 8 factors did you look at in the research?
- Used the fairly standard test
- Roll the ball test
- Heart rate variation tests, respiration rate tests, cortisol tests
Did your results vary by breed?
- Clusters of results very actively predicted what breed group the puppy belonged to
Talk to us a bit about your current work with dogs with serious behavior issues. What have you learned lately about dog behavior?
- A huge percentage of dog behavior regarding aggression have to do with anxiety
What red flags might you see in a puppy or teenage dog that another owner may miss?
- The first two years of your dog’s life is the most important
Where can you find Dr. Ha?
Website: https://drjimha.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJimHa
New Research on Puppy Temperment:https://jamescraigha.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/our-new-research-on-puppy-temperament/
Dog Behavior: Modern Science and Our Canine Companions: https://www.dogwise.com/dog-behavior-modern-science-and-our-canine-companions/