Avoiding Triggers and Situations | Hannah Branigan
About this episode
This episode discusses the role of avoidance in dog training and its implications for both dogs and handlers.
In this episode, we discuss the practice of avoiding situations as part (or all) of a training plan. Often avoiding certain situations can be an important strategy, helping to prevent mistakes and reduce stress for both the dog and the handler. But it's usually not a long-term solution by itself and misconceptions about avoidance can result in teams getting stuck and unable to make progress. We also discuss: - Definition and role of avoidance in dog training. - Common client misunderstandings about avoidance. - Benefits of avoidance: preventing mistakes, reducing stress, and allowing time for skill development. - Challenges of avoidance: risk of over-reliance and restrictive lifestyle. - Practical applications - sometimes. - Long-term strategy: balancing avoidance with skill-building and controlled reintroduction. For full show notes and transcript, visit: www.hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/185 This episode is supported by Zero to CD: www.zerotocd.com
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