Our Wild World

With his new book, 'Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do', award winning scientist and lifelong dog lover, Professor Marc Bekoff and I converse on the world of dog behavior and the deep emotional lives dogs live and how people, as their companions, need to make those lives as rich and fulfilling as possible. Our compelling conversation highlights common myths we have about dogs – dogs live in the present, for example - but also how dogs are individual beings and we need to refrain from generalizations about “the dog”. We also dig into the differences between domesticated dogs and socialized wolves and how we must not confuse a socialized wild animal with a truly domesticated one. Despite all the hype, dogs are not wolves, far from it. Ultimately, there is so much practical importance from understanding your dog’s behavior, as well as the ability to make your connection with your dog as rewarding as it can be.