From Training to Welfare: A Shift in Thinking with Kim Brophey

About this episode

The episode discusses how unmet welfare needs may underlie many dog behavior problems, featuring insights from applied ethologist Kim Brophey.

What if many dog behavior problems aren't actually problems at all, but symptoms of unmet welfare needs? In this thought-provoking conversation with applied ethologist Kim Brophey, we explore how the LEGS model (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self) has evolved to reshape our understanding of canine behavior and welfare in modern environments. Kim explains why behavioral diversity serves as both a critical welfare need and a powerful measurement tool. When dogs can express a wide range of n...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Shikashio

Guest: Kim Brophey

Topics covered

• dog behavior
• welfare needs
• canine behavior
• applied ethology
• behavioral diversity

Keywords

• dog behavior problems
• welfare needs
• LEGS model
• canine welfare
• behavioral diversity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LEGS model

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