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Must You Establish Dominance Over a Dog in Order to Have a Successful Relationship?

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  • Description:
    Not eligible for CE credit.

    When it comes to animal behavior everything you think you know just might be wrong, and certain belief systems and myths regarding dog behavior can be dangerous for both animals and people.

    In this segment Dr. E'Lise Christensen  debunks the myth that humans must establish dominance over a dog in order to have a successful relationship and be effective in training that animal.

    Running time: 8 mins

    Member Fee: $4.99; Free registration for Premium VetVine Membership subscribers http://vetvine.com/article/181/evidence-based-update-subscriptions)
  • Sponsor: VetVine
  • Presenter(s): E'Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB
  • Fee (Basic Membership): $4.99


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