tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post7527889721553198422..comments2024-03-04T06:54:50.622-06:00Comments on Reactive Champion: Napi's Second Reactive Dog Class: So Much Better!Crystal (Thompson) Barrerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-72432022566534189152014-03-24T10:12:05.211-05:002014-03-24T10:12:05.211-05:00Thanks for sharing this, Crystal. My reactive dog ...Thanks for sharing this, Crystal. My reactive dog and I have made great strides in going from classical from operant learning in his reactive dog class over the course of a year, and he recently was allowed access to a "regular" group class to allow him to expand his list of not-so-scary places. The new setting and being with dogs and people who are less well-managed than his Rowdy Rovers class has been hard on him, and we have to take a step back to do some classical conditioning because it's overwhelming for him. It was at first a little upsetting, and I felt like we had gone backwards in our progress, but it's just a gentle reminder that he needs a little help getting his brain in a good place before he can offer any behaviors, even if he's been offering them in his other class for some time. Napi is lucky to have you supporting him as your family continues to grow! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com