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The Neurological Benefits of Counter Conditioning Leash Reactive Dogs
Creating new and better associations for dogs on leash when exposed to fearful/stressful stimuli is crucial, as it is better for all involved for the dog to be less stressed and less fearful. The goal is potentially a positive association … Continue reading
Posted in Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
Tagged Amygdala, behavior problem, counter conditioning, desensitization, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dogs, DS/CC, Fear, fearful behavior, fearful dogs, Force Free, force-free training, Hippocampus, humane, learning, leash reactivity, Long Term Memory, pet dogs, pets, positive reinforcement, reactive dogs, Sapolsky, Stress, training
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