This is an in-depth professional dog training video tutorial on the Protocol for Raising Criteria for Emotional and Behavioral Modification, by Emily Larlham. This video is on how to raise criteria when trying to change a dog’s behaviors and emotions in training set ups in regards to something that previously has made him act fearful, reactive, over-excited or aggressive. This video uses the example of a dog reacting to other dogs, but the protocol can be used for anything.
If you have a dog who can become fearful, reactive or over excited around people or dogs, then get help from a professional trainer who doesn’t use any forms of physical or psychological intimidation to help you create the plan for the set ups, and help you find appropriate decoy dogs and people to use.
A link to download the 3 page protocol with illustrations and notes to remember what was said in the video.
A video account of how Diesel’s reactive behaviour to scooters was changed using systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning.
PLEASE NOTE: The video also shows how quickly it was possible to revert to reinforcing an alternative behaviour i.e using consequence driven methods. Respondent and Operant conditioning seldom occur in isolation.
How it looks when you’ve done the work. A member’s own video.