When you’re working with two reactive dogs, everything hinges on keeping both dogs under threshold. If you go too close, too fast, the more reactive dog might become sensitized or worsen over time. That’s exactly what we want to avoid.
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This phenomenon has a name: Sudden Environmental Contrasts, or SECs. And if you live with a fearful, reactive, or under-socialized dog, understanding SECs is key to helping them feel safe in our very unpredictable human world.
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It’s not about tossing treats randomly. When you are training, every treat you deliver reinforces a microbehavior such as looking at the trigger calmly, checking in with you, staying still, or simply not reacting. The more treats you’re handing out, the more good choices your dog is making.
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