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When to Get Help with a NEW Problem Behavior

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As trainers of service dogs, many handlers are proud that they can do it on their own. However, it is important to know when to get help to save you time, money, frustration and help your dog heal as fast as possible. 

Here are several situations where you want to reach out and get help from a...

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Desensitization
and
Counter Conditioning

Desensitization and counter conditioning are often paired together to achieve better results.
For example, a dog that is afraid of bicycles can see them so far away that the dog barely notices them (desensitization). When the dog sees the bicycle, some delicious food can be offered (counter conditioning). Over time the dog can start to see the bicycle closer and closer (desensitization) and still continue to receive food, which will result in a better and more positive response (counter conditioning).