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affectivedogbehavior
Apr 29, 20245 min read
Gracie is gone
A personal story of loss by Diana Kastner Two days ago, I lost my heartdog. I don't even know how to feel right now. I'm hurting. Gracie...
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affectivedogbehavior
Oct 1, 20237 min read
Is it time to untrain dogs?
An opinion piece by Diana Kastner, ADB Instructor I have been pondering over this article for quite some time; not just days or weeks,...
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affectivedogbehavior
Oct 19, 20225 min read
How happy are the "happy brain chemicals"?
by Diana Kastner, co-founder of ADB If you are active in the social media dog community, you have probably come across one of them at...
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affectivedogbehavior
Dec 17, 202111 min read
"Learned Helplessness" - a new spin on an old theory
- by Diana Kastner and Katharina Pieper I have been trying to find just the right words to bring this message to you as gently as...
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affectivedogbehavior
Mar 27, 20219 min read
The secret ingredient to social bonding
"When no one cares about you and when you lose someone who did, when you feel isolated and disconnected – even in a crowd -, and when you...
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affectivedogbehavior
Oct 4, 20202 min read
Affective Dog Behavior goes on Tour - Leaving California
There is one thing to say for dreams: If you hang on to them, nurture them and finally pursue them, they have a habit of coming true. And...
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affectivedogbehavior
Jul 26, 20207 min read
The boogey-myth of stress: Why it's time to rethink the effects of stress
by Scott Stauffer, Diana Kastner Before we dive into the human aspect of stress, we want to take you on a little tour of what this...
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affectivedogbehavior
Mar 22, 20206 min read
Coping with stress through SEEKING
Part 1 https://high5caninecoaching.wordpress.com/2020/03/01/welcome-to-the-emotional-canine-brain/ Wallaby enjoying PLAY in the sun Part...
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affectivedogbehavior
Mar 6, 20203 min read
Welcome to the Emotional Canine Brain
Now let’s look at this fun interaction a little closer. While the behaviors you see look like they serve no real purpose, these PLAY...
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affectivedogbehavior
Mar 6, 20209 min read
Affective Dog Behavior - a new concept
By Diana Kastner Before I dive into this very fascinating new direction dog training could possibly take, I better explain what “affect”...
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