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  • 1.  Do you agree with this paper about behavioral incompatibilities?

    Posted 02-28-2022 12:24 PM
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    What are your thoughts after reading the paper?
    #AdmissionsandIntake(includingIntake-to-placement)
    #AdoptionsandAdoptionPrograms
    #Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment

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    ingrid norris
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  • 2.  RE: Do you agree with this paper about behavioral incompatibilities?

    Posted 02-28-2022 12:51 PM
    Hi Ingrid,

    This paper gives us a lot to think about!   First, i love how the authors describe 'behavioral incompatibilities' instead of 'behavior concerns', 'problems' or 'issues', because in reality most of the behaviors we are seeing are NORMAL behavior, just ones that we don't love!  The biggest criticism i've heard about this paper from others, is that as shelters collectively do a better job of successfully rehoming animals,  well-managed shelters are seeing higher levels of intake of dogs with more significant behavioral incompatibilities :), because the 'easier' are often rehomed before they enter the shelter system (which is great news!!).    Janis Bradley presented about this paper at a Human Animal Support Services Friday call a month or two ago, and she'll also be presenting at the Big Dog Masterclass at the end of March.

    BTW, thanks for all you're doing for the dog world through Chaser and Dr Pilley's legacy!

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    Sheila Segurson, DVM
    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
    Maddie's Fund
    9258608284
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  • 3.  RE: Do you agree with this paper about behavioral incompatibilities?

    Posted 02-28-2022 02:25 PM
    Hi Ingrid, 

    I just wanted to share the link to the recording Sheila was referring to of Janis Bradley's presentation about this paper in case you missed it! You can watch the full recording on this thread, Janis's presentation starts at the 27:39 mark: https://maddies.fund/awleadershiproundup1722

    Thanks!

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    Charlotte Otero
    Community Strategist at Maddie's Fund
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  • 4.  RE: Do you agree with this paper about behavioral incompatibilities?

    Posted 02-28-2022 02:11 PM
    There are so many problems:
    1. Too many studies rely on owner-reports/surveys rather than direct study by researchers, which often means that there are other plausible explanations and interpretations.
    2. Oftentimes people will not share the actual reason for surrender -- could be because they are embarassed, or they think the animal won't be accepted if behavior is a concern, etc.  So we don't always have accurate data.
    3. Shelter data reporting can be iffy too.  It is often generic and actually contains the "lumping" referred to in this paper.  For example, a dog adopted and then returned 31 days later or more is documented as a new surrender, not a return, by many shelters, which means we do not have accurate data regarding surrenders.
    4. Many people, including doctors and other professionals, do not quite understand the intricacies of research methods and interpretation so sometimes we get an inaccurate picture due to mistesting or misinterpretation.
    I highly recommend Dr. Friedman's How Research Works course at Behavior Works.  It is a great course for anyone who wants to ensure they are consuming (to use her word) research correctly.  It begins in March and there are 8 sessions, all done electronically with her teaching live.

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    Rain Jordan, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
    Certified Canine Fear Abatement Expert instructor/mentor, The Fearful Dogs Project
    Principle, Canine Fear Solutions

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  • 5.  RE: Do you agree with this paper about behavioral incompatibilities?

    Posted 02-28-2022 02:15 PM
    Oops: #3 should accurate data about surrenders or returns.
    I could have gone into more detail about my points, I see, but for now I won't as it might be a rabbit hole.

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    Rain Jordan, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP
    Certified Canine Fear Abatement Expert instructor/mentor, The Fearful Dogs Project
    Principle, Canine Fear Solutions

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    A 501(c)(3) non profit, animal welfare charity specialized in anti-aversives education and training.  Our mission is to protect & elevate the lives of companion animals. We believe that, as animal welfare professionals, it is our duty to do our best to protect them, from the moment we have the capability. Visit our website for our complete vision statement.  
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  • 6.  RE: Do you agree with this paper about behavioral incompatibilities?

    Posted 02-28-2022 04:05 PM
    Here's the info on the Behavior+ Works research course:


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    r. jordan
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