BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TRAINING

Behavior modification dog training focuses on changing your dog's undesirable behaviors through systematic techniques, aiming to create positive changes in their responses to specific situations or triggers. 

How it Works:

Identifying the Problem:

The process begins with identifying the specific behavior you want to change, like barking excessively, jumping on people, or aggression towards other dogs. 

Understanding the Cause:

You'll need to understand the reasons behind the behavior, whether it's fear, anxiety, or learned responses. 

Applying Techniques:

Behavior modification utilizes various techniques like desensitization and counter-conditioning, where the dog is gradually exposed to the trigger while being offered a positive alternative behavior. 

Positive Reinforcement:

Positive reinforcement plays a crucial role, rewarding the desired behaviors to strengthen them and increase their likelihood of occurring again. 

Extinction:

Extinction involves removing the reinforcement for the undesirable behavior, gradually decreasing its frequency. 

Habituation:

Repeated exposure to a stimulus can lead to habituation, where the dog's response to it weakens over time. 

Example: If your dog barks excessively at strangers, you could use desensitization by gradually introducing strangers from a distance, rewarding calm behavior with treats and praise. 

Benefits:

Improved Behavior:

It helps address a wide range of behavioral issues, including aggression, fear, anxiety, and destructive behaviors.

Better Relationship:

It can strengthen the bond between you and your dog by teaching them appropriate behaviors and creating a positive learning environment.

Enhanced Quality of Life:

By addressing behavioral problems, you can create a more harmonious and enjoyable living environment for both you and your dog. 

Jensen Canines uses a combination of Obedience Training, Behavior Modification Training and Behavioral Training in our training methods.  

For more information or to request a Behavioral Assessment and Consultation contact us below or call (805) 978 6945.  

We provide your Behavioral Assessment and Consultation free of charge.  At the consultation we will discuss in detail with you what problem behaviors are occurring, what you would like to see happen for you and your dog as a result of training and will perform a Behavioral Assessment of your dog.  This will allow us to evaluate your needs, the current behavior of the dog, what you would like to see from the training and other variables in order to develop a Behavioral Training Plan specific to your dog and situation.