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Is it possible to help my dog overcome their fear of fireworks? 👇 Absolutely, you can help your dog overcome their fear of fireworks through counter conditioning and desensitization. Here’s a straightforward explanation of how I achieved this with my reactive dog: Step 1: Find a Safe Spot 🏡 Identify a secure and comfortable location for your dog during fireworks. In the video, We are sitting together up in the back of my truck. Step 2: Use a Secure Leash 🐾 Utilize a high-quality leash. I am using the Kubo Multi-leash by @littohowler , made with top-notch climbing rope and P-51 Auto-Locking Carabiners capable of withstanding forces over 1300lbs. It’s light-weight, durable, and suitable for dogs of all sizes - it’s my favorite. I’m OBSSESED. Step 3: Use a NO BUCKLE Martingale Collar 🐶 A NO BUCKLE martingale collar, especially designed for anxious or fearful dogs and those prone to slipping out of their collar, is VITAL. Step 4: Offer a HIGH-Value Reward 🥓 Prepare a high-value reward that your dog loves. In this instance, I made bacon earlier in the day for this purpose – crunchy and tasty, a double win. Step 5: Apply this Simple Formula 🎆 Associate the loud noises (fireworks) with the high-value reward (bacon). Whenever there’s a firework boom, offer your pup a piece of bacon. If they initially refuse, employ some physical empowering touch instead while still presenting the bacon. Consistency is key – continue offering bacon (or empowering physical touch) whenever you hear booms. Remember, booms must equal something positive either Your reassuring touch OR bacon. 🐾✨ Remember to be reassuring and create a sense of safety for your dog. Remind them that they are secure right where they are – with you. This simple formula, along with patience and some positive reinforcement, can help your dog build a more positive association with fireworks + other loud noises. 📌Save this post for later and follow for mor

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WHAT IS A REWARD? A reward is something your dog sees as positive – think . . food, treats, play, praise, attention, petting, or their favorite toy. In training, rewards are given for good behaviors and learning, while being withheld for problem behaviors or mistakes. I use this to teach dogs the basic idea of “right” and “wrong”. To achieve this I pair the reward event and non-reward event with verbal markers, such as “Yes” (Give - Reward) and “Nope”(Remove - No Reward). Now we begin a learn-to-earn process allowing the dog to actively participate in the learning and even influence the outcome. During the learning process, I always start with low-value food rewards in a low-distraction environment and offer them frequently. Typically, I begin with kibble. If the dog shows little interest in the low-value reward, I may consider transitioning to mid-value rewards. However, I firmly avoid introducing high-value rewards until after the initial learning phase. High-value rewards are saved for high-distraction environments and for reinforcing behaviors during proofing (testing). They should be used at the end of the training process and less frequently offered than the low-value rewards during the learning process. Reserved for environments with high distractions, high-value rewards serve as a targeted reinforcement tool for refined behaviors, strategically introduced less frequenly in the later stages of training. To maximize their impact, I consciously regulate the frequency of high-value rewards, ensuring a more sparing use compared to their low-value counterparts throughout the learning phase. This is what helps it keep its value. ✨Here is an example of how to use the reward values when teaching loose leash walking✨ ▪️ Teaching loose leash walking inside with kibble in your dog’s classroom (low/medium) ▪️ Taking your loose leash skills outside the house to the front yard (medium) ▪️ Walking your dog around ot

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🐾💯 Home Sweet Home! The Park It Command: Your Dog's VIP Exit Strategy! 🚀 🌟 Seeking the perfect solution to keep your home harmonious when guests arrive? Look no further! 🐶💥 Get ready to discover the game-changing Park It command that will have your dog effortlessly navigating social gatherings like a pro! 🚀💫 🎉 Imagine this: your doorbell rings, signaling the arrival of your friends and loved ones. With a simple command, your dog gracefully finds their designated parking spot, giving way to a seamless flow of human interaction! 🐾✨ The crowd marvels at their obedience, and you breathe a sigh of relief. 💪 But it's not just about creating space; it's about empowering your dog with a sense of control, safety, and respect. The Park It command provides them with a clear cue to retreat to a comfortable spot, allowing them to observe the festivities from a respectful distance. 🏡🔒

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