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Dr. Karolina Westlund

04/28/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Offering a consent test when interacting with pets can help ensure they are comfortable with the contact, allowing them to express their preferences.

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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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Gradually introducing pets to each other by first allowing them to hear and smell one another reduces the risk of aggression during their initial meeting.

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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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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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Understanding how animals perceive threats is crucial, as well-intentioned human interactions can be perceived as predatory by animals, leading to fear or avoidance behaviors.

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Animals, including cats and dogs, need to express their natural behaviors to avoid developing problem behaviors, which can arise from boredom or lack of stimulation.

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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.

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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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Dogs can exhibit empathy, as seen when they approach their owners during times of distress, suggesting they can read and respond to human emotional states.

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The relationship between humans and domesticated animals can be optimized through evidence-based protocols that enhance their mental and physical health.