Are You Ready for Treat/Retreat? A Quiz for Professional Trainers
Are you struggling with clients who have fearful, shy, or socially anxious dogs? The Treat/Retreat methodology offers a revolutionary approach that prioritizes the dog’s emotional state and agency rather than simply managing symptoms. This quick 10-question quiz will help you discover how much you already understand about working with socially fearful dogs and whether our certification program could transform your professional practice.
Unlike traditional counter-conditioning that often keeps dogs in a conflicted state, Treat/Retreat builds genuine social skills through a structured progression that the dog controls. Ready to test your knowledge of this relationship-centered approach? The answers might surprise even experienced trainers!
Take this quick quiz to discover some key principles and see how this methodology might enhance your professional toolkit!
Quiz: Understanding Treat/Retreat for Fearful Dogs
FAQ Section
What makes Treat/Retreat different from traditional counter-conditioning?
Traditional methods often use food to pull fearful dogs closer to triggers than they genuinely feel comfortable with, creating internal conflict. Treat/Retreat uniquely honors the dog’s agency in determining distance while systematically building actual social skills through structured progression stages. Think of it as teaching specific social interaction skills rather than simply managing proximity.
How does Treat/Retreat address a dog’s emotional experience?
The methodology puts the dog’s perceived and actual safety at the center of the training process. By carefully observing movement quality and respecting the constantly fluctuating “safe zone,” we create an environment where dogs can develop genuine social interaction skills. Rather than pushing dogs through fear, we engage their natural SEEKING system to build a practical toolbox for navigating social situations.
Who should consider Treat/Retreat certification?
Our certification is ideal for professional dog trainers who work with fearful, shy or reactive dogs and want to move beyond management strategies to build authentic social skills. There’s unfortunately a lot of inaccurate information circulating about Treat/Retreat, but our comprehensive program provides detailed, practical skills that make you a more effective trainer in all aspects of your work with dogs. The certification offers valuable dimensions whether you’re new to this approach or already familiar with its concepts.
Ready to transform your work with fearful dogs?
Our Treat/Retreat certification program goes on sale May 1st for just $999 (regularly $1500). Learn the methodology that’s been changing how professionals approach social anxiety in dogs around the world for more than 30 years.
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