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Certified canine behaviorist Will Bangura shares a powerful force-free approach to help dogs with reactivity or aggression without using corrections or punishment.

• Understanding that reactive behavior stems from anxiety, stress, and fear
• Why corrections and punishment only suppress behavior without changing emotional states
• The "Look at That" (LAT) training protocol developed by Leslie McDevitt
• How to properly condition a marker for precise timing and communication
• Working at the right distance where your dog notices triggers but remains calm
• The critical importance of working "below threshold" where your dog isn't stressed
• How counter-conditioning changes your dog's emotional response to triggers
• Why progress requires patience, consistency and temporarily managing your dog's environment
• Setting realistic expectations for a process that may take weeks or months
• Gradually decreasing distance to triggers as your dog builds positive associations

Visit my website for the detailed Training Guide on How to Train out Reactivity and Aggression with (LAT) Look at That Dog Training

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