Methodology Beyond Operant Conditioning

It's time the force-free movement goes beyond R+ and conditioning. Because when a dog feels unsafe or is in a dysregulated emotional state, they need something else than a distraction and a cookie. The key lays in your relationship and in actually facing problems together instead of avoiding them and relying on management for the rest of your life together. Time to toss your treat pouch away and start putting yourself on the line, standing with your dog.

 

The key focus is on how to build a secure relationship that enables emotion regulation and alternative pathways and choices for dogs when facing stress. It’s a whole new method that has nothing to do with behaviourism and conditioning and the quadrant. 

 

These webinars cover comprehensive theoretical framework and practical applications to work with dogs, accessible to both dog owners that want to dig deeper and professionals that want to acquire more tools. 

 

Part 1 includes neural and relational pathways to feel safe, how to shape experiences to expand tolerance, and adaptive experiences.

 

Part 2 covers attachment theory, coping strategies, dependency, and a history on training evolution and behavioural issues.

 

Webinar content - Part 1:

1. Introduction

2. Polyvagal theory

3. Window of Tolerance

4. Adaptive vs Sensitising Experiences

 

Webinar content - Part 2: 

1. Brief history of training

2. Attachment theory

3. How to change attachment

4. On communication

   5. Coping strategies