The DUNNING-KRUGER Effect in [Dog Training]

This video explains the Dunning-Kruger effect and why dog trainers should be aware of it. It also explains that confirmation bias can be the source of some inadequate dog training advice. Question for you: were you already aware of the Dunning-Kruger effect and how it relates to dogs and dog behaviour? If you want to [SUPPORT] the work that I do here, a fun and easy way to do so is to buy me a coffee (or a few coffees) using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trainmeplease 0:00 – Introductions and definitions 0:43 – The different stages of the Dunning-Kruger effect 1:53 - The Dunning-Kruger effect in Dog Training 2:49 – Confirmation bias and how it applies to Dog Training 4:35 – My own experience with the Dunning-Kruger effect 5:25 – A funny Dunning-Kruger example How to Use a Squirt Bottle with Your Dog or Cat - Mock Video https://youtu.be/aIWNXjeNtU4 References and additional information: Kruger, Justin & Dunning, David. (1999). Unskilled and Unaware of It: How Difficulties in Recognizing One's Own Incompetence Lead to Inflated Self-Assessments. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 77. 1121-34. Understanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect by Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/dunning-kruger-effect Part Two: Talking about psychology and the Dunning Kruger Effect by Ken Reid http://nldogwhisperer.com/supplemental-training-resou/blog/part-two-talking-about.html Britannica’s definition of the Dunning Kruger effect https://www.britannica.com/science/Dunning-Kruger-effect Britannica’s definition of Confirmation Bias https://www.britannica.com/science/confirmation-bias The Dunning-Kruger Effect by EMP (Expert Program Management) https://expertprogrammanagement.com/2019/02/dunning-kruger-effect/ Steven Spielberg image: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Steven_Spielberg_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg Some of my favourite dog training gear (Affiliate) Baby gate: https://amzn.to/2O6CvrE Dog exercise pen: https://amzn.to/3dBspIK Kong Extreme: https://amzn.to/2ZSb6fY Kong for small dogs or puppies: https://amzn.to/2Pl5IA5 Kong wobbler: https://amzn.to/2ZW2G7q Dog training treat bag: https://amzn.to/3aWIlov Harness: https://amzn.to/3oPfpVv Dual ended lead (perfect for the above harness): https://amzn.to/3cxgiMs Long leash: https://amzn.to/3pTSS8k Premium dog food: https://amzn.to/34QnS10 Training treats: https://amzn.to/34RmdYW My filming and editing gear (Affiliate) Camera 1: https://amzn.to/3cNIyeK My favourite lens: https://amzn.to/3AZIySp Camera 2: https://amzn.to/2LgmbDM Lavalier microphone: https://amzn.to/2ZNb8ce USB microphone: https://amzn.to/2YKFx74 Lights: https://amzn.to/3cF3V2o Editing laptop: https://amzn.to/2MuN6w8 Tripod: https://amzn.to/3axZiUR My online presence: Website: http://www.trainmeplease.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainMePlease Twitter: https://twitter.com/sealtrainer Linkedin: au.linkedin.com/in/josegomestmp