Treat-Retreat: Recorded Webinar

Description

This powerfully effective technique is used to help socially shy dogs master the intricacies of feeling comfortable interacting with and being around people. This is a dog-centric technique that is force-free, and one that does not use negative reinforcement. Instead, respect for the dog’s boundaries, arousal and abilities are combined with nuanced observation and engagement of SEEKING to help build the dog’s skills. Using thin slices, Treat-Retreat helps the dog develop skills in comfortable ways that are readily generalized.

Treat-Retreat works through multiple layers of social interactions:

• Approaching
• Moving
• Interactions
• Groups
• Postures & gestures
• Humans as training equipment
• Orchestrated greetings

This overview is ideal for anyone who wants to learn from the originator of this technique that has helped countless dogs around the world for 25 years! This is also a good introduction for those interested in pursuing the online Treat-Retreat course which is available here.

Looking to dive deeper?  These webinars on similar topics are also included in the RCT Reference Collection!

Shy Fearful Anxious: Treat-Retreat specifically addresses social shyness, one manifestation of fear-based behavior. This comprehensive webinar explores the broader context of fear and anxiety that underlies the need for distance-respecting protocols.

Wild or Worried: Understanding whether shy behavior reflects anxiety versus arousal helps you determine when Treat-Retreat is appropriate versus when dogs need different interventions. This diagnostic webinar provides essential context.

Hello: Treat-Retreat requires truly listening to what socially shy dogs communicate about their comfort with proximity. This first Elemental Question teaches the foundational practice of paying attention to dog communication during social encounters.

May I: The Treat-Retreat protocol embodies permission-seeking—it gives dogs agency to approach or retreat based on their comfort level. This Elemental Question explores the philosophy underlying this choice-based technique.

How is This for You: Continuously evaluating how social encounters feel to shy dogs guides Treat-Retreat implementation. This Elemental Question provides the framework for monitoring whether interactions are supporting or overwhelming dogs.

What’s the Problem? Unraveling the Puzzle of Behavior: Social shyness may be symptomatic of deeper issues requiring comprehensive behavioral analysis. This problem-solving webinar helps you determine whether Treat-Retreat addresses root causes or just manages symptoms.

Who are you? (Elemental Questions): Understanding individual temperament traits that contribute to social shyness helps you determine whether you’re working with inherent caution or learned fear. This assessment shapes realistic expectations for Treat-Retreat outcomes.

NOTE: This product is available through the RCT Reference Collection – a $39.95 monthly or $399.95 annual subscription that gives you access to ALL of Suzanne’s webinars.  To purchase a new window will open for that site, where you will need to create an account or log-in to your existing Thinkific account to complete the purchase.