Certified dog trainers:
1. How is temperament different from personality? Behavior?
2. Where does a dog’s temperament come from? (genetics, breed, etc.)
3. What are the different types of dog temperaments and personalities?
4. What do dog temperament tests look for/assess?
5. How can a professional help with conducting a temperament test?
6. Once pet parents understand their dog’s temperament, how can they use this knowledge to live with/work with their dog?
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published9/23/2025
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Vet feedback needed on reasons why a dog might keep looking up
Hello, pet people! I’m writing a piece on dog psychology—we’ll cover how they learn, develop emotions, and pick up on social behavior. Our readers are especially interested in understanding how to apply dog psychology to training. I’d love to include insights from a credentialed dog trainer. Thank you for considering!
Questions for Rover.com:
1. What are the most important aspects of dog psychology for a pet parent to understand when training their dog?
2. Where do you see a lot of confusion about how dog psychology works—where do you think that comes from?
3. Is anthropomorphism ever helpful when it comes to understanding our dogs? When might it lead to misunderstandings?