Understanding Animal Welfare and Dog Behavior

What motivated the speaker to pursue a career working with dogs?

• A family tradition of working with animals

• Growing up in a large city with many pets

• Spending more time with dogs than people in their childhood

• A school project about animal welfare

What is a key lesson humans can learn from dogs, according to the speaker?

• The ability to forgive and seek love despite past trauma

• The need for constant change

• The value of competition

• The importance of independence

Which breed does the speaker mention as having been unfairly stereotyped?

• Labrador Retrievers

• German Shepherds

• Pit Bulls

• Golden Retrievers

What historical role did pit bulls play in America, as mentioned by the speaker?

• They were featured on propaganda posters

• They were known as circus performers

• They were primarily used for hunting

• They were used as police dogs

According to the speaker, what primarily influences a dog's behavior?

• The amount of food they receive

• Their environment and upbringing

• The number of toys they have

• Their breed's physical characteristics