What the Treat Toss Actually Shows You
There’s a moment in Treat/Retreat that looks, to the casual observer, like a dog running away. Someone tosses a treat…
Just hold out a cookie. Sound Familiar? There is a better place to begin.
They are the dogs who flatten themselves against the wall when a stranger walks in. The ones who will accept…
The Dog Gets to Decide: Understanding the Dog-Driven Timeline
People who are new to working with fearful dogs often want to know: how long will this take? It’s a…
What a Fearful Dog Is Actually Asking For
There’s a conversation happening every time a dog backs away from a stranger, shuts down at the end of a…
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…
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…
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…
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.
