Management prevents rehearsals

This infographic is one I like to include along with notes from every initial evaluation. Many problem behaviors, such as counter surfing, barking at the delivery person, or running out the front door are best addressed with a management plan before we move on to teaching impulse control around exciting stimuli such as food on the table, the FedEx man, or everything outside the front door. These management tools may look like putting food away from areas reachable by dogs, covering the windows with a temporary, semi-opaque film, or placing a baby gate in front of a door where escapes are prone to happening. While these solutions may not be as exciting as punishing a dog for doing something we don’t like, they provide an immediate solution to the issue while we work on giving our dogs more appropriate rewards to enjoy during lessons. If you need help setting up your management plan, get in touch with a certified dog trainer today to get started.