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Does your dog bark at every person who walks past the house? π Sometimes that barking comes from fear. Sometimes it's something else entirely: it just feels good. Many dogs were bred to protect. For them, barking until the "intruder" leaves is a reward all by itself. Every time it works, they're putting money into their "bark at people" bank account. π° In this week's episode of Dogs with Big Feelings, I talk about: self-reinforcing behaviours, and why they need a different plan If your dog...
Do you hold back from letting your dog get excited? If your dog gets worked up about other dogs, the doorbell, or bunnies, do you avoid tug or being fun and exciting around those things? Are you afraid that you are reinforcing or rehearsing being excited when we just wish they would calm TF down? Arousal isn't the enemy. Arousal can work for you - and you can have fun with it! Arousal is what makes our dogs really fun and good at sports, hiking, tricks, etc. Once your dog learns how to move...
Are you the kind of person that checks Yelp before trying a new restaurant? Looks at reviews before booking a hotel? I got you! Check out some of these podcast episodes where I chat with previous students about their transformations! Hear what they have to say in their own voices π Two Reactive Dogs Under One Roof Monica, Sergei, & Iggy's Story Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify From Menace to "What a good dog!" Compliments Kim and Stella's Story Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify High Octane...