Linda Michaels - Hierarchy of Dogs Needs, Do No Harm and beyond

this is such a wonderful conversation with the inspirational Linda Michaels. we discuss her passion for advocating for dogs and the humane treatment of them through training.

The Hierarchy of Dog Needs has been a huge contribution to the dog training and behaviour world, and was very influential in my early career working with dogs.

Linda has stayed at the heart of the shift in perceptions around dog behaviour, both through her Do No Harm initiative and now the publication of her new book : The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook.
Linda is a passionate advocate for the dogs emotional care and support needs, and campaigns tirelessly against aversive methods and tools, especially shock, choke and prong collars.

This is a real coup for the group as Linda does not do many interviews, and I cannot wait for us to hear her powerful and inspiring story.

BIO

Linda Michaels, creator of the paradigm-altering Hierarchy of Dog Needs is a leading advocate and speaker on Do No Harm animal welfare advocacy—shifting perception away from justifications for the use of aversive treatment with the ‘heartbeats at our feet’ and toward meeting our dogs real needs. Her experiences helping shelter dogs for five-years formed the foundation for all of the work she does today in animal care and emotional well-being.
With an advanced degree in psychology and animal behavior, plus research conducted in behavioral neurobiology she bridges the gap between research, dog trainers and pet parents in her newly released, best-selling book, The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook Featuring the Hierarchy of Dog Needs