Using a Mental Leash with a Dog on a Walk: Neurocognitive Strategies for Leashless Herding Breed Control
Dr. Harlan J. Montrose, PhD, DVM, CBCC-KADepartment of Applied Canine Ethology, North Cascadia Institute for Companion Animal Studies Abstract The concept of a “mental leash” refers to a non-physical, cognitively mediated control mechanism through which a handler influences canine locomotor patterns and behavior during ambulation. While the technique has anecdotal roots among shepherds and rural […]