Kang Hyung-wook read the true feelings of the companion dog and removed the stigma of the wolf.
On the 19th, in the third episode of Channel A's companion dog solution show "The Time of Dogs and Wolves," the solutions for the Jamsil gangster dog and the Eunpyeong district chief dog were fully implemented. Kang Hyung-wook impressed with his sharp observations, identifying the causes of each dog's problematic behaviors.
Kang Hyung-wook identified that the aggression of the Jamsil gangster dog stemmed from a 'zero socialization' aspect. Since it spent its growth process alone without making friends, it could only express its excitement through barking when encountering other dogs. The reason the Jamsil gangster dog, which displayed a mild temperament, turned aggressive when meeting other dogs was ultimately due to the lack of socialization. The owners, unable to empathize with that lonely heart, expressed their remorse and distress.
During the home visit solution, when Kang Hyung-wook stopped the dog from barking, it froze and showed a state of not knowing what to do. Kang Hyung-wook noted, "It's not trying to fight but doesn't know how to act," adding, "It's fundamentally gentle, and there would be no problem living with a baby." He urged the owner to engage in consistent exposure training and repetition, and he discovered the potential for change in the owner's awkward but ongoing attempts to follow the solution.
Next appeared Eunpyeong district chief wolf No. 2, which was the epitome of strong-weak dynamics. It charged aggressively at large dogs to establish dominance, while completely ignoring small dogs, displaying extreme behavior. However, the problem was not the dog but the environment. The owner's smoking during walks, the moldy wallpaper, the aquarium left unattended for three years, and even the instances of giving human food to the companion dog were all captured on camera.
Kang Hyung-wook asserted, "The dog has no problems," diagnosing that the root of the issue lies in the owner's incorrect living habits and poor hygiene. He analyzed that the owner's anxious psychology, stemming from experiencing pet loss syndrome, was being transferred to the companion dog, and the excessive desire to protect the owner manifested as aggression. Ultimately, the one who needed to change was not the district chief dog but the owner.
Although he urged the owner to start with small environmental improvements, the tasks were not followed through, and the house remained the same during the home visit solution. However, Kang Hyung-wook chose collaboration over criticism. He, along with Kim Sung-joo and Jo Yoon-hee, helped tidy the house to improve the environment, and in the neatening space, the district chief dog revealed its lively true nature.
Kang Hyung-wook removed the wolf stigma from both companion dogs and gave them names. The 'Jamsil gangster dog' regained the name 'Dami,' while the 'Eunpyeong district chief' returned to its original name 'Cain.' At the moment they were called by their names instead of the label of problematic dogs, it clearly conveyed the message that not only the companion dogs but the owners must grow together.
"The Time of Dogs and Wolves" is a reality solution program that examines not only the problematic behaviors of the companion dogs but also the attitudes and environments of the owners behind them. Season 1 featured French bulldogs 'Wolves 1-3,' each with different stories and personalities, showing various transformations in each episode.
[Photo] Provided by Channel A
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