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12.06.2017
What are you really encouraging?Make sure you are not inadvertently encouraging your dogs reactionary behaviour.If you are giving your dog treats while your dog is being ‘reactive’(growling, barking etc.) in an attempt to distract or ‘create a positive association’ with the people or animals your dog is reacting to, you may in fact be rewarding and encouraging that reactionary behaviour.Instead, only reward AFTER your has behaved in a more positive way and is ‘relatively’ calm,
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