Then, move a little closer to the stimulus and start again. Do it enough, and your dog will think the frightening thing makes chicken happen. It will no longer be scary -- he'll want it to appear so he gets more chicken.
Skipper responded beautifully to his positive training program.
Richmond realized the value of targeting as a confidence-builder when she used it to invite him into her car. Previously, she had to lift him in, and she was concerned that a possible problem with his hind legs was preventing him from jumping in voluntarily. The first time she targeted him into the car, he leaped in easily on his own. Problem solved!
Skipper graduated happily and confidently at the end of his six-week class, a changed and well-loved dog.
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