Behavior modification is a process and one that can take some time. Some behavior modification plans can take several weeks, months, or years depending on the learner and the situation. Behavior modification is NOT a linear (a nearly straight line) but, a zigzag line that is overall going up. A proper behavior modification goes at the learner's pace. Sets the learner up for success by managing/altering the environment of the learner. During this process you as the Guardian and your trainer/coach are there to guide your companion animal and provide the learner with the skills (and sometimes the medication) to handle the situations it struggles with. There's so much that goes into a behavior modification plan so don't get discouraged if you end up hitting a plateau or you take a couple steps back. It is a process and will have some bumps along the road. If your behavior modification plan truly seems to be failing then set up a consultation with a certified, professional dog trainer/coach. They can access the situation and your current plan and see if there needs to be any tweaking to the plan. Take a deep breath and good luck! #dogtraining #dogtrainingstudent #dogcoach #behaviormodification #doglover #dogsitter #dogwalker #dogtrainer (at Mishawaka, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUumJFkLTNb/?utm_medium=tumblr
