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Scared For Life: Single-Event Learning In Dogs
Scared For Life: Single-Event Learning In Dogs

Dogs are smarter than we give them credit for. They can experience something so impactful that it only takes a single time for them to understand that the experience is something to be avoided or scared of. This is called single-event learning (sometimes called a one-time learning event), and it's more common in dogs than you might think. If you have ever trained your dog, you know that usually, it would take many repetitions for your dog to understand the consequences of certain events or actions. However, single-event learning can be so frightening (or in some cases, pleasant) that your dog develops an avoidance, fear, or phobia with a single exposure. Keep reading to learn more about how single-event learning works and what you can do to help your scared dog.

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Behavioral, Dog TrainingLauren TsaoFaithfully Yours Dog Training, LLCsingle-event learning, single event learning, one time learning event, scared dog, fearful dog, fear, fear-based reactivity, fear-based reactivty, fearfulnes, fearfulness, fearful dogs, safety, behavioral, behaviorists, behavior consultant, dog behavior, scary, triggers, trigger stacking
Training During COVID-19: Conditioning Your Dog to People Wearing Face Masks
Training During COVID-19: Conditioning Your Dog to People Wearing Face Masks

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, wearing face masks has become a way of protection from the virus. However, some dogs might have difficulty adjusting to this change. This can cause some dogs to bark, growl, or hide when they see a person in a mask.

So, why are masks scary to dogs and what can you do about it?

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Dog Training, BehavioralLauren TsaoFaithfully Yours Dog Training, LLCcovid-19, coronavirus, masks, mask training, classical conditioning, conditioning, reactivity, policies, pandemic, face masks, ppe, training dogs, dog training, dog trainer, safety, trigger stacking, triggers
Pro Tips for the Best Dog Park Experience
Pro Tips for the Best Dog Park Experience

Our first public dog park, Dog Park at the Rez will be opening this weekend, and that means many owners inexperienced in dog park culture will be there to try out a dog park for the first time. I noticed many of my clients were becoming anxious about the grand opening and still on the fence about going to the dog park. While I am not a huge fan of dog parks myself, I think that with a community understanding of dog body language and safety, they can be enjoyable for a select group of dogs and owners. To help ease some anxiety and help everyone have a safe and fun weekend at the dog park, I give you my tips for having the best dog park experience.

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BehavioralLauren Tsaocanine behavior, dog parks, dog park at the rez, safety