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Certified canine behaviorist Will Bangura shares a powerful force-free approach to help dogs with reactivity or aggression without using corrections or punishment.

• Understanding that reactive behavior stems from anxiety, stress, and fear
• Why corrections and punishment only suppress behavior without changing emotional states
• The "Look at That" (LAT) training protocol developed by Leslie McDevitt
• How to properly condition a marker for precise timing and communication
• Working at the right distance where your dog notices triggers but remains calm
• The critical importance of working "below threshold" where your dog isn't stressed
• How counter-conditioning changes your dog's emotional response to triggers
• Why progress requires patience, consistency and temporarily managing your dog's environment
• Setting realistic expectations for a process that may take weeks or months
• Gradually decreasing distance to triggers as your dog builds positive associations

Visit my website for the detailed Training Guide on How to Train out Reactivity and Aggression with (LAT) Look at That Dog Training

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Jumping behavior in dogs is completely manageable through positive reinforcement techniques rather than punishment-based methods that cause fear, pain, or intimidation. Using differential reinforcement, you can teach your dog to sit for greetings instead of jumping, creating a lasting behavior change that preserves your relationship.

• Dogs jump to meet face-to-face and because we've accidentally reinforced this behavior
• Jumping continues when we give attention (positive or negative) as a response
• Four main causes: face-to-face greeting, attention-seeking, poor self-regulation, and anxiety
• Traditional punishment methods damage trust and your relationship with your dog
• Teach your dog to sit when approaching from 1-2 feet away and reward generously
• Start with low distractions and gradually increase difficulty as your dog succeeds
• Turn away immediately if your dog jumps, removing all attention
• Use management tools like leashes and gates during the training process
• Practice with guests using the same approach-and-sit technique
• Any behavior can be taught or eliminated using positive reinforcement

Check out my website at dogbehaviorist.com for my article on how to stop dogs from jumping, along with about 100 other articles on dog behavior.

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