An integrated approach for developing a behavior modification plan when working with fearful and reactive dogs.
Reactivity: The label given to dogs that present with growling, barking, lunging, squealing, jumping up and down, or even redirecting to the leash or to the handler at the sight of a trigger, whether that be another dog, a person, or anything else!
When working with reactive dogs, I believe in an integrated approach…Reinforcement strategies, changing emotion, teaching alternative behaviors, impulse control that creates predictability, confidence building, and of course a vast array of behavior modification techniques is all part of the plan. In this way, you can build a stronger foundation on which behavior modification can be applied. We all know that a weak foundation in anything, a home, a relationship, dog sports, or dog behavior, can contribute to weakness in the long run.
This webinar will give an overview of the integrated approach taken for working with reactive and fearful dogs.
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