08/02/2026
Patience training is one of the most overlooked parts of dog training.
This is Willa, who is dog-reactive, doing some Behavioral Adjustment Exercises (BAT) where she learns HER behavior affects this social interaction. Its an incredibly powerful skill in "self-learning". no obedience involved! This exercise lets her get rewarded for making the RIGHT choices in ignoring the other dog, Slim Shady.
Many dogs see another dog playing and immediately assume they're invited- and for Willa this is too much and very stressful! Here she is learning to relax...
The reality is that not every dog wants to interact. Not every owner wants an introduction. And not every dog in public is safe to approach.
That's why we teach dogs to remain calm, stay connected to their handler, and wait for permission instead of making social decisions on their own. We do this by rewarding them when they make the correct (calm) choices through-self learning
Save this if want a dog with good manners around other dogs that will relax and ignore other dogs- Roseann Deluca CCDT-OT, Owner Founder Since 2002, Cold Creek Dog Training🐾🐾
