In honor of 4/4 World Stray Animals Day, Dog Research did investigate how the Netherlands did solve her stray dog problem. The Netherlands is one of the few countries in the world that currently has no stray dogs problem. By 1800 there were many stray dogs in the Netherlands The research focuses on the factors and parties involved in solving the stray dog problem. In addition there are recommendations for countries where the stray dog problem still exists.
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Research
on Cesar Millan
Dog research finished a study on the impact of Cesar Millan. Reason for this study was de fierce discussions between protagonists and antagonists.
The approach of Cesar Millan has the following features:
- He
assumes that every dog can be rehabilitated.
- He
states that the dog's behaviour is a reflection of the owner's
emotional state.
- He
focuses on the behaviour and bearing of the owner.
- He
involves the whole family in the dog’s rehabilitation.
- He
communicates using clear and understandable body language.
- He
uses other dogs both in his analysis and during the rehabilitation of
the problem behaviour.
Cesar
Millan treated the problematic behaviour of dogs through their
handlers. He helps the owners to become aware of their attitude and
inner condition. Using the idea that every creature can
be
rehabilitated and that the dog's behaviour is a reflection of the
emotional
state of the human, it can be theorised that emotionally stable dogs
could be
able to help people gain insight into their own demeanour and the
effect it has
on those around them. Using dogs as therapists and teachers may prove
useful in
locating mental blocks and barriers that would otherwise remain
unnoticed. This
could lead to the development of a more complete approach that targets
deeper
psychological problems and enables the realisation of well-founded and
sustainable behavioural changes.
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