Building a Treat/Retreat Specialty Practice: A Business Opportunity for Forward-Thinking Trainers
The pandemic has created an unprecedented number of under-socialized, fearful dogs—creating both a crisis and an opportunity for professional trainers…
The Spatial Dynamics of Fear: Why Distance Isn’t Just About Feet and Inches
Most approaches to fearful dogs use relatively simple spatial concepts: thresholds, critical distances, and comfort zones. But what if the…
Will Treat/Retreat Help THIS Dog?
How far the dog will progress in a Treat/Retreat program depends on many factors: The dog’s temperament Is the dog…
Treat/Retreat & Generalization
One of the most amazing aspects of Treat/Retreat is how rapidly dogs generalize the concepts. Wait. What? Dogs don’t generalize….
Ready for Treat/Retreat? Quiz for Professional Trainers
Are You Ready for Treat/Retreat? A Quiz for Professional Trainers Are you struggling with clients who have fearful, shy, or…
The Magic of “Go Say Hi” – Keeping Dogs Safe & Under Threshold While Greeting
Keeping Dogs Safe & Under Threshold: The Magic of “Go Say Hi 1-2-3” One of the most valuable aspects of …
But I Was Using Treats!
There are many techniques that are used to try to help shy and socially fearful dogs. One of the most…
ALBANY, NY – Nov. 9 – I’ve Got Your Back: Helping Your Shy & Fearful Dog
Albany, NY at Good Choice Dog Training It can be heartbreaking to see your dog afraid or anxious. You want…
Webinar HOW TO HELP YOUR SHY/FEARFUL DOG
HOW TO HELP YOUR SHY/FEARFUL DOG It can be heartbreaking to see your dog afraid, anxious, worried about meeting people…
Treat/Retreat FREE FAQ
This webinar is an overview that introduces you to Treat/Retreat, a powerfully effective technique is used to help socially shy dogs. This is a dog-centric technique that is force-free. 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.
