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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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Apr 29, 20245 min read
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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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Oct 1, 20237 min read
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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...
affectivedogbehavior
Oct 19, 20225 min read
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"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...
affectivedogbehavior
Dec 17, 202111 min read
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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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Mar 27, 20219 min read
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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...
affectivedogbehavior
Oct 4, 20202 min read
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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...
affectivedogbehavior
Jul 26, 20207 min read
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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...
affectivedogbehavior
Mar 22, 20206 min read
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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...
affectivedogbehavior
Mar 6, 20203 min read
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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”...
affectivedogbehavior
Mar 6, 20209 min read
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