What if some of the behaviours we see in dogs make more sense when we understand instinct, and how instinct is related to the jobs that dogs were originally bred to do? Our lives have changed, but the instincts our dogs were bred for still remain
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Fiona

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What if some behaviours in dogs are a sign that something more fundamental is missing?
What if they're actually behaviours driven by deeply ingrained instincts without direction?
What if understanding those instincts could change the way you see dog behaviour?