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Andrew Huberman

04/28/25

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Understanding the unique neurological and physiological requirements of different dog breeds is essential for their well-being and proper care.

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What Pets Actually Want & Need | Dr. Karolina Westlund

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What Pets Actually Want & Need | Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

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Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

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Different dog breeds have varying preferences for touch and space, and understanding these differences can improve our interactions with them.

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Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

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Dogs have a strong innate drive to read the emotional and hormonal states of other dogs through scent, which serves as a form of social media for them.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Dogs display different facial expressions based on their emotional state, and studies have shown that they can exhibit distinct facial configurations in response to various stimuli, such as their owner's return or loud noises.

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Andrew Huberman

04/28/25

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Many common assumptions about how we care for pets, such as feeding and exercising them, may not align with their true needs and drives.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Dogs have innate mechanisms for recognizing self versus other species, which prevents them from attempting to mate with different species unless it's a dominance behavior.

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Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

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To help dogs feel calm and safe, we should focus on tactile stimulation that they enjoy, rather than what we assume they like based on human behavior.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Secure attachment in dogs allows them to self-regulate better after stress, while insecure attachment can lead to clinginess or avoidance behaviors.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Dogs learn to read human emotions and behaviors through exposure, and those who live closely with humans tend to be better at interpreting human cues than those in less interactive environments.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/28/25

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Many dog training practices are based on the idea of establishing a clear caretaker relationship, which helps dogs feel safe and reduces their anxiety about performing roles that belong to their owners.