Lasting Change Comes From Looking Beyond Unwanted Behaviour
Trainers say barking, lunging and other unwanted actions often reflect fear, frustration or overstimulation, and 1 behavior expert says lasting change starts by addressing those causes.
- Most people naturally ask, "How do I stop this?" but dog trainers say lasting behavioral change begins by asking, "What is fuelling this behaviour?" This shift moves focus from chasing symptoms to addressing root causes of canine behavior.
- Because behavior never occurs in isolation, every action results from genetics, early development, learning history, physical health, environment, and emotional state influencing the dog in that moment.
- Trainers evaluate whether dogs are overstimulated, lacking natural engagement, or struggling with anxiety around unfamiliar people. Assessing if physical, emotional, and social canine needs are truly met provides vital information about internal experience.
- Correcting unwanted actions like barking does not change how a dog feels. Responding appropriately involves creating positive experiences and managing the environment, helping the animal develop better coping mechanisms.
- The goal is not simply a quieter or more obedient dog. Rather, success means fostering an animal that feels safe, confident, and capable of making better choices because underlying behavioral drivers have been addressed.
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Lasting change comes from looking beyond unwanted behaviour - Grand Forks Gazette
One of the biggest shifts we make when working with dogs is changing the questions we ask. Most people naturally ask, “How do I stop this behaviour?” Whether it’s barking, lunging, growling, jumping, or pulling on the leash, the behaviour is what we notice first. It’s disruptive, frustrating, and often the reason people seek professional help. But lasting behaviour change rarely begins by trying to stop the behaviour itself. Instead, we ask a di…
Lasting change comes from looking beyond unwanted behaviour - Northern Sentinel
One of the biggest shifts we make when working with dogs is changing the questions we ask. Most people naturally ask, “How do I stop this behaviour?” Whether it’s barking, lunging, growling, jumping, or pulling on the leash, the behaviour is what we notice first. It’s disruptive, frustrating, and often the reason people seek professional help. But lasting behaviour change rarely begins by trying to stop the behaviour itself. Instead, we ask a di…
Penticton Western News
Lasting change comes from looking beyond unwanted behaviour
One of the biggest shifts we make when working with dogs is changing the questions we ask. Most people naturally ask, “How do I stop this behaviour?” Whether it’s barking, lunging, growling, jumping, or pulling on the leash, the behaviour is what we notice first. It’s disruptive, frustrating, and often the reason people seek professional help. But lasting behaviour change rarely begins by trying to stop the behaviour itself. Instead, we ask a di…
Lasting change comes from looking beyond unwanted behaviour - Barriere North Thompson Star
One of the biggest shifts we make when working with dogs is changing the questions we ask. Most people naturally ask, “How do I stop this behaviour?” Whether it’s barking, lunging, growling, jumping, or pulling on the leash, the behaviour is what we notice first. It’s disruptive, frustrating, and often the reason people seek professional help. But lasting behaviour change rarely begins by trying to stop the behaviour itself. Instead, we ask a di…
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