Very few people set out to deliberately be a jerk to their dog, but unfortunately, whether we mean to or not, we often end up doing just that. Even when we have the best of intentions, our own misconceptions, misunderstandings, and unrealistic expectations of dogs can end up causing unnecessary and unwanted stress to everybody involved. 

That's where dog trainer Annie Grossman comes in. Using the combined powers of love and science, she aims to help people better understand the basic psychology that underlies positive reinforcement training, and let go of expectations that aren't helping either them or their dogs. Join us today for a conversation about science, dogs, and New York City, featuring a surprise guest appearance from Kermit the Frog!

For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.

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