Merry Christmas from The Canine Paradigm! In this festive episode, we kick things off with holiday cheer and well wishes for all our listeners celebrating Christmas. As part of the fun, Pat dives into his fascination with the global sightings of drones and mysterious orbs, sparking a lively and light-hearted discussion.

The episode then transitions to a controversial topic inspired by a recent publication claiming that dogs wearing a harness or collar are more likely to pull. We explore the science and implications of this claim, breaking down whether the tool itself is to blame or if the issue lies in the approach to training. We also discuss how different perspectives on training techniques, including the literal and figurative idea of “throwing cookies on the floor,” shape dog behaviour and owner interactions.

Join us for a mix of Christmas spirit, curiosity, and canine training insights in this engaging holiday special.

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• Glenn Cooke oversees a wide range of canine-related services at Canine Evolution and Pet Resorts Australia.
  
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