Tag: desensitization
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Finding a dog sitter for your reactive dog
Finding a good, reliable dog sitter can make a big difference when traveling and you have to leave your dog at home. Finding the right person to care for your dog can allow you to have peace of mind on your trip. However, finding a sitter can be challenging, and even more so when you…
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When your dog’s triggers cause you anxiety
On a recent coaching call, I was working with a guardian on the next steps for her dog’s behavior modification plan. We were working together to help the dog feel more comfortable around other people. Both the dog and her guardian had been doing amazingly well up to this point so I was excited to…
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Counterconditioning in Dogs
Spend any amount of time on social media or YouTube and you will likely hear dog trainers, behavior consultants, and even vets voicing the importance of counterconditioning to help dogs overcome their negative feelings toward various stimuli. (Note: In this post, I use the word stimulus and trigger interchangeably). At first glance, it sounds easy…
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