Can Dogs Rationalize? Yes They Can - But We Don't Let Them.

Think about it - the ability to rationalize is a learned skill. As we grow up, as we become more independent - we learn to rationalize better. It's no different for the dog - they can rationalize too. But instead of letting the dog rationalize through fear - we reward and punish it instead. You are rewarding and punishing a cortisol response and wondering why it's not working?