BARKS from the Guild January 2021

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Reducing Fear – and the Importance of Choice

Associate Prof. Karolina Westlund discusses the roles of systematic desensitization, counterconditioning and habituation in the process of fear reduction, applied specifically to examples such as visiting the veterinarian and noise phobias, as well as why giving animals choices in training can aid in reducing fear levels and improving overall well-being

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BARKS from the Guild/January 2021

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BARKS features Sheila S. Blanchette of Heart of Feathers

8min
pages 61-64

investigations into dogs’ experiences at the veterinary clinic

10min
pages 46-49

positive outlook for dog trainers in this new year

6min
pages 59-60

physical, psychological and social needs

3min
page 58

mutual bond

14min
pages 54-57

cats

14min
pages 50-53

remain calm and make good choices

18min
pages 41-45

Trade, webinars, podcasts, and more

27min
pages 14-21

world of training possibilities

12min
pages 38-40

she had ever had, was also her greatest teacher

7min
pages 36-37

allergies and the potential impact on behavior

10min
pages 26-28

NEWS

11min
pages 8-13

levels and improving overall well-being

16min
pages 22-25

another

8min
pages 32-33

perfect puppy” not to bark at other dogs

8min
pages 34-35
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