Counter conditioning is a useful tool in any trainer’s toolbox. It is an effective strategy in changing a dog’s negative emotional response towards a trigger. The aim for change is capturing a reaction which is calmer and relaxed while the trigger is present. This behavior modification technique can be used in a variety of settings andContinue reading “Focus on This, Not That!”
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BAT Effectiveness
A couple of weeks ago, I published Take a Breath and Reset Your Mind where I discussed Jack’s progress and my expectations for his continued growth. Briefly, I mentioned how I brought Jack into a training session with a reactive dog named Sadie. Well, Jack did his job and him and Sadie played. A bit of backgroundContinue reading “BAT Effectiveness”
Four Paws & You Dog Training 