Help Humping, Barking, Destructive, Reactive Dogs Overcome Dysregulation: 4 Case Studies #220

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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!

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 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/46/
2. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/
3. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/
4. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/
5. Podcast Episode 98: Puppy Home Alone: Are You Creating Chaos or Calm? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/98/
6. Podcast Episode 219: Self-Regulation Helping Shy, Hyper, Anxious Or Fearful Dogs To A Better Life - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/219/
7. Podcast Episode 191: Get Your Dog To Calm Down With This Common Sense Protocol For Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/191/
8. Podcast Episode 71: Pro Dog Trainer’s Secret to Help Your Naughty Dog - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/71/
9. Podcast Episode 78: How to Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/
10. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/133/
11. Podcast Episode 111: How An Anchor Dog Can Help Overcome Your Dog’s Anxiety Or Reactivity - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/111/
12. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/
13. Book: Shaping Success by Susan Garrett - https://dogsthat.com/product/shaping-success-2/
14. YouTube Video: Dog Training Tip Reorienting at Triggers and Doors: Fence Fighting, Reactivity, Barrier Frustration - https://youtu.be/yULZD4U5ZaY
15. Podcast Episode 189: All The Things That Influence Your Dog’s Behavior And What Behavior Tells You - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/189/
16. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/
17. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/SsD631WuLwI