On today's episode, I speak with Jamie Flanagan, a dog trainer specializing in dogs that show aggressive and reactive behaviors and we're asking a very important question:
Does Positive Reinforcement Really Work For Dogs Displaying Fearful and Reactive Behaviors?

Jamie, who runs Training Wheels in Broomfield, Colorado, discusses her background, including her time at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley and her transition to dog training.

She emphasizes the importance of positive reinforcement and the challenges of working with sensitive dogs.

Jamie shares her personal experience with her own reactive dog, Riot, and the decision to euthanize him.

She also highlights the need for patience in behavior modification and the importance of comforting fearful dogs without reinforcing fearful behaviors.

If you'd like to get in touch with Jamie, please visit her website: https://www.trainingwheels.dog/

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