In this session, Stonnie breaks down his proven three-pronged strategy for rehabilitating dogs struggling with reactivity, anxiety, and fear-based aggression.
Training an adolescent dog like River, a Silver Labrador Retriever, requires a balanced approach that builds confidence through structure and exposure. Stonnie demonstrates how to move beyond "managing" behavior to actually changing a dog's emotional state.
00:00 - Introduction 01:32 - Overview and Demo with Tractor 09:01 - Trail Demo with Mower 11:55 - Campsite Demo with String Trimmer 12:55 - Gunfire Desensitization 13:29 - Conclusion
The 3-Pronged Strategy Covered:
Basic Obedience Training: Building a functional communication system.
Consistent Exercise: Utilizing physical outlets to lower cortisol and anxiety.
Desensitization: Using progressive exposure to neutralize "scary" triggers.
Watch as Stonnie works River through high-level distractions, including:
Navigating the agility course alongside a running tractor.
Off-leash neutrality around lawnmowers and weed eaters.
Acclimation to fast-moving objects (Electric Scooter).
Gunfire conditioning and noise desensitization with a rifle.
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