tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193172653347640457.post4489354606878362643..comments2023-06-29T04:57:33.305-04:00Comments on Let's talk dog: More on Predatory DriftAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13633430210745779151noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193172653347640457.post-22337329980376292892011-10-10T18:27:13.787-04:002011-10-10T18:27:13.787-04:00I would not consider most aggression instances rel...I would not consider most aggression instances related to Predatory Drift. While dogs have predatory instincts, their expression is determined by past experiences and environment. I've seen former feral dogs escape to the wild and drift back to their former behavior, and that's where I apply the term. Let's not forget that we are predators also, and some people can suddenly become rather nasty at times.<br /><br />I do agree that coercive techniques often have some of these results.Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599102816093792520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193172653347640457.post-81902656268658780282011-06-12T21:00:15.457-04:002011-06-12T21:00:15.457-04:00I'm not very familiar with the term Predatory ...I'm not very familiar with the term Predatory Drift but I do agree with your thoughts. <br /><br />My experience has supported the idea that violence begets violence. True in humans, dogs, pet birds... I've experienced first hand the fall out. Not fun. <br /><br />I find people are quick to label dogs: aggressive, reactive.... I see so many dogs quivering and growling at the young ages of 6-12 months. Their owners smack them and tell them no in harsh tones. Dogs are very smart creatures but humans can be unpredictable and downright mean. I'm not sure if this is related at all to what you are writing about. I think so many dogs grow up without a stable predictable relationship that it is amazing we have dogs that are not dysfunctional. Dogs grow up not knowing their own language and on top of many are living with people they cannot trust or understand.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664043879971610264noreply@blogger.com