The Hierarchy of Dog Needs (HDN) is a novel adaptation of renowned psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of (human) Needs that emphasizes strengths, positivity, free will /choice, and a belief in ...
Researchers have pinpointed specific brain cells that control how animals react to social defeat, offering new insight into the biology of dominance and submission.
Social hierarchies are everywhere—think of high school dramas, where the athletes are portrayed as most popular, or large companies, where the CEO makes the important decisions. Such hierarchies ...
Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- Map -- PREFACE -- 1 Chart a Path to Power -- 2 Weigh Costs and Benefits -- 3 Assess Thy Rivals -- 4 Watch and Be Watched -- 5 Build Alliances -- 6 Cement the Hold -- 7 ...
For sows introduced into new groups, the aggressive behavior associated with establishing a social hierarchy represents a period of severe stress. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect ...
I recently read about Linda Michaels' Hierarchy of Dog Needs (HDN) and was very impressed with her "positive training" approach to working with dogs and their humans. As Michaels notes below, "The HDN ...