In this episode I chat with Kim Brophey about why we should view our dog’s behavior through more than one lens; all things ethology and aggression; why the breed of a dog matters; and the topic of predatory aggression of which Kim and I have a little debate of what to really call "it."
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Kim Brophey is an applied ethologist and professional Family Dog Mediator™ working to solve problems between people and dogs with modern science. A locally and nationally awarded and certified dog behavior consultant, Kim is breaking the mold in the pet dog industry in order to facilitate a long overdue paradigm shift in our relationships with our dogs.
Through her groundbreaking trademarked Dog L.E.G.S.® system of canine science and the official Dog L.E.G.S.® Guide book -Meet Your Dog, her revolutionary Canine Genetic Heritage Testing Software and app-The Dog Key™[KB1] , National Dog L.E.G.S. Association for businesses and organizations (endorsed by the late Raymond Coppinger), and her daily service to families and community in Dog City, USA™ at her Asheville, NC, practice – The Dog Door Behavior Center (locally awarded Best of WNC the past 6 years), Kim Brophey is redefining how we perceive and treat our canine companions.
Kim is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, an awarded member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, member of the International Society for Applied Ethology, former board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and board member of The Asheville Humane Society.
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