Self-selection lets dogs choose to show their needs.
Honest Hounds - Self Selection
Self-selection is a concept in animal behavior where dogs are given choices—such as selecting from different types of food, enrichment, or activities—allowing them to communicate preferences and needs. This approach:
-Respects the dog’s agency and encourages informed choice-making.
-Can support mental well-being and behavioral understanding.
-Fosters a stronger human-dog bond by letting dogs demonstrate their preferences.
Outcomes
- Gain guidance to apply self-selection at home.
- Learn from Science-based lessons with real examples.
- Start with self-selection kit with tools to guide your dog.
- Promotes enrichment that respects your dog’s choices.
What's included?
The Self-Selection Kit
The Self-Selection Kit, likely containing physical tools or materials tailored to guide your pup through the process.
Structured Guidance
Structured guidance to introduce and implement self-selection in your own home.
Educational Content
Educational content, including science-based insights and tangible examples.
Courses
Self Selection
7 sections • 37 lessons
Who is this for?
- New and experienced dog guardians needing judgment-free support
- Owners of reactive, anxious, or challenging dogs seeking solutions
- Anyone wanting expert guidance and community connection for lifelong success
About the creator
Jessie Montague
Founder & Community Builder | Empowering Dog Guardians Through Judgment-Free Support
I’m Jessie Montague, and after facing the isolation and overwhelm of managing a reactive dog on my own, I created Honest Hounds Community to build the trusting, compassionate network I desperately needed. Alongside my co-founder and fellow coach Jess...
