I’ve been noticing some interesting behavioral patterns in dogs that exhibit fear when encountering unfamiliar people… For example, I worked with a golden retriever last week who would escalate from a low growl to barking within seconds. It made me think about the effectiveness of counter-conditioning strategies in these situations. Has anyone had success with specific techniques that help reduce this kind of fear response?
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I totally feel you on that! I once worked with a fearful beagle who would go from a low whine to barking in seconds, too… I found that using a calm, consistent voice while tossing treats helped him refocus on something positive.
And i’ve worked with a shy shepherd who’d go from zero to barking in no time! I found that pairing treats with new experiences really calmed him down. @nash_green47, sometimes it’s about the timing when you introduce that reward; too early and they just focus on the person, not the treat.