Habituation vs Sensitisation 🧠🐾

“They’ll get used to it”… but will they?

Repeated exposure can decrease a response (habituation) — or make it stronger (sensitisation).

Exposure alone isn’t a behaviour plan. 🩵

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Something mischievous is coming… 👀🐾🔍

The Mischief Method™ — Adventure One

Connection, choice, play… and yes, there are Mischief Medals. 🏅

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2am Dog Questions 🌙🐾

“They can do it perfectly in the kitchen… so why not on a walk?”

Dogs don’t automatically generalise learning. New environment = new challenge.

Instead of “you know this!” try: “Have we practised this here?” 🩵🐾

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