Help Humping, Barking, Destructive, Reactive Dogs Overcome Dysregulation: 4 Case Studies

I’m sharing four case studies of dogs that overcame incredibly undesirable behaviors: a humper, a home wrecker, a screamer, and a dog-reactive dog. How did they go from out-of-control to completely calm? From emotional dysregulation to habituation, I’m showing you my strategy for turning behavior problems around. One of these dogs was rehomed because he was so dysregulated – spoiler alert – there’s a twist you won’t want to miss!

🐾 Key Topics:
00:00 How 4 Dogs Overcame ‘Impossible’ Behavior Problems.
01:04 Case Study 1: Humping
01:29 Mistake: Assigning human emotions to dogs.
02:58 Case Study 2: Barking and Separation Anxiety
04:19 How dog owners accidentally reinforce unwanted behaviors.
04:53 Canine emotional regulation checklist.
05:18 How to use dog enrichment toys for separation anxiety.
07:09 What canine co-regulation looks like.
09:05 Case Study 3: Destructive and Out Of Control
10:53 Give dogs anxiety outlets.
11:58 Case Study 4: Dog Reactivity
12:31 Prevent rehearsals of unwanted dog behavior.
13:00 Co-regulating leash-reactive dogs aiming for self-regulation.
14:23 Empower dogs with choice in their behaviors.
15:31 Look at that dog and then look at me (Shaping Success with Buzz)
16:12 Don’t let other dogs surprise your dog.
16:50 The stage of canine habituation (non-reactivity to triggers).
17:13 Behavior is communication.
17:36 Be your dog’s advocate and ignore labels.

In the episode you'll hear:
• Four case studies of dogs with dysregulated behavior.
• Why over-excited dog humping is not a dominance display.
• How to give dogs a better way to express their emotions vs. humping.
• About a Golden Doodle with severe separation anxiety.
• That not all separation anxiety is a learned behavior.
• How nutrition, exercise, enrichment and empowered choice influence dog behavior.
• The wrong ways dog owners employ enrichment toys.
• Examples of co-regulation in helping dogs cope emotionally.
• About the FRIDA protocol for dog separation anxiety.
• About a rehomed rescue dog that destroyed all the furniture.
• My strategy for helping a hyper-reactive dog overcome fear.
• That you are your dog’s number one advocate regardless of others’ labels.

Resources:
1. Podcast Episode 46: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You and What You Can Do About It -    • Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You an...  
2. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed -    • Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Re...  
3. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation -    • Solve Your Dog's Separation Anxiety W...  
4. Crate Games Online -https://dogsthat.com/y/crategames
5. Podcast Episode 98: Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm?    • Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Ch...  
6. Podcast Episode 219: Self-Regulation Helping Shy, Hyper, Anxious Or Fearful Dogs To A Better Life -    • Self Regulation Helping Shy, Hyper, A...  
7. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation -    • Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This C...  
8. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog -    • Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your...  
9. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems -    • How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavi...  
10. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy -    • Become Your Own Dog Training Coach Wi...  
11. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity -    • How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Y...  
12. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 -    • Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For T...  
13. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-...
14. YouTube Video: Dog Training Tip Reorienting at Triggers and Doors: Fence Fighting, Reactivity, Barrier Frustration -    • Dog Training Tip Reorienting at Trigg...  
15. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You -    • All The Things That Influence Your Do...  
16. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm -    • Understanding Emotional Regulation In...  

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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.
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