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Comparing the way we bring up children and train dogs

Do dog training techniques work just as well on children? Michael Rosen investigates the truth of this, comparing the way we bring up our children and train our dogs.

Do dog training techniques work just as well on children? Michael Rosen investigates, comparing the way we bring up our children and train our dogs. Taking part are Victoria Stilwell of TV's It's Me or the Dog, John Bradshaw, Jez Rose, Steven Rose and parents who have strong views on the subject..

Producer Beth O'Dea.

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30 minutes

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Mon 9 Jan 2012 23:00

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  • Tue 3 Jan 2012 16:00
  • Mon 9 Jan 2012 23:00

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