Roadblocks for the Future and How to Fill in Pieces of the Puzzle
During a recent conversation about understanding dogs a K9 expert said, “We’re way behind the eight-ball when it comes to filling in pieces of the puzzle.” The study of dogs and our understanding is a constantly evolving process! We share findings from the present day that are certain to be updated and improved in some way due to advances in the field. When students enter Medical School to treat people, they are often told, “Half of what you learn today will be proven wrong in 40 years.” A similar phenomenon exists in the canine sector. Since dogs have only been a focal point of academic studies for the past 30 years there is so much more we have to learn than is currently known. The internet plays a big role allowing communities to share findings instantly, collaborate and hear at Wise Woofs we want to do our part in helping to build that bridge.
Some might ask, what’s the point of following advice given today if it is subject to change? We have learned quite a lot over time, accumulating a large library of data to work from. Collective improvements in the field directly correlate to improved practices and higher quality of life experienced by dogs in modern times. The information provided here is our best-informed effort to integrate recent advances in the field and change habits which have been proven faulty.
