Counter-Conditioning and Desnsitization To create a positive association with something your dog seems to have a negative association with while keeping your dog under threshold as the associations are created. Antecedent Arrangements Setting up the environment to make it likely the dog will perform the desired behavior. |
Shaping & Capturing Rewarding small increments toward a goal behavior & rewarding a desirable behavior your dog offers on their own, without prompting. Luring Your dog follows a treat inside your hand to move them from place to place or get them into a position (like a sit) rather than having to physically touch your dog. |