How herding dogs calculate trajectories, maintain balance points, and read spatial dynamics during outruns. A behavioral scientist examines the cognitive architecture behind pastoral movement.
How to develop reliable bidability in herding dogs without undermining working initiative—the practical science of handler responsiveness training.
Examining the genetic, neurological, and developmental basis of handler responsiveness in working herding dogs, and why bidability is distinct from obedience, temperament, or trainability.
Why confusing predatory motor patterns with true herding instinct leads to training disasters and misguided breeding decisions. A behavioral scientist's perspective.
