April 10, 2025 • 12 mins
In this episode, we explore the fascinating science of neuroplasticity in dogs and how it shapes their behavior. Learn how negative experiences create fear-based reactions and discover proven training techniques to help dogs rewire their responses to triggers. We break down the “Look at That” game—an effective exercise to shift a dog’s mindset from fear to confidence. Whether you're a pet parent or a dog trainer, this episode will equip you with practical tools to help your dog thrive in our human world. Tune in and start transforming fear into trust today! 🐶🎙️
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Today we are talking about the brain and how it
shapes dog's behavior.
So we're going to talk aboutnegative experiences that might
create some fear-based reactionsin our dogs, and then I'm going
to teach you a technique thatcan help rewire their response
to certain triggers.
So here we go.
Welcome to the puppy trainingpodcast.
(00:23):
I'm Amy Jensen, founder ofBaxter Bella, the online puppy
school.
Here we are all about helpingyou create the best possible
experience raising a puppy, fromtraining tips to practical
tricks, all aimed at fostering ahappy, well-behaved dog who
truly feels like part of thefamily.
So if you are ready to enjoythe journey and strengthen the
(00:44):
bond with your dog, let's getstarted.
Hello everybody, thanks fortuning in to this podcast.
I appreciate that you're here.
My name is Amy Jensen and Irecently completed a
neuroscience canine course,which was super fascinating.
I love the brain and I lovelearning how it works, so today
(01:07):
I want to talk a little bitabout it.
I'm not an expert by any means,but I have learned a few things
and I want to share them withyou.
So dogs are highly adaptablecreatures and they've lived
alongside humans for thousandsof years.
However, their instincts andtheir natural behaviors do not
always align with ourexpectations.
As such, many dogs developfears, anxieties or negative
(01:29):
associations with certainstimuli, making their life in a
human dominated world kind ofchallenging.
Fortunately, though, throughthe science of neuroplasticity
isn't that a fun word, I lovethat word and the brain's
ability to reorganize itself byforming a new neural connection,
dogs can overcome negativetriggers with proper training
and guidance.
By understanding caninebehavior and using positive
(01:52):
reinforcement techniques, we canhelp our dogs thrive in our
human world, ensuring they livehappy and fulfilling lives, even
though that's a tall order,okay.
So recognize that first, thatdogs are dogs and we are asking
them to live in a human world.
Sometimes, even just that onethought really helps me with my
dogs.
When I'm frustrated by abehavior that they're exhibiting
(02:13):
, I have to remind myself ofthat thought.
Let's talk about that fun word,neuroplasticity.
Just say it out loud, I promiseyou you'll enjoy it.
This is the brain's ability toadapt and change in response to
experiences.
So in dogs, this means they canlearn new behaviors and they
can also unlearn negativeassociations and form positive
(02:35):
ones.
Right, those neurotransmittersare working really hard and new
pathways are forming, and as adog ages, their experiences can
change and shape them as theymove through life.
So we focus a lot on whenthey're a puppy and giving them
really positive associations,make sure we're continuing that
throughout life.
So my favorite part that I'mlearning is that they can also,
(02:57):
you know, unlearn a negativeassociation and form a positive
one, as long as we were usingconsistent and rewarding
training.
Now, when a dog repeatedlyexperiences something, so we'll
call it a certain stimulus witha negative outcome, so something
happens and it's negative.
Something negative happens thatfollows, such as a loud noise
that scares them.
Right, their brain strengthensthat neural pathway associated
(03:19):
with that fear.
However, if we can graduallyexpose them to the stimulus in a
controlled and positive way,those pathways can weaken and
they can be replaced with newpositive associations.
Can you see that this is notgoing to happen over one session
.
This is going to be multipleexperiences to form a pattern
that our dog now views aspositive.
(03:41):
So, for example, a dog that hasdeveloped a fear-based
reactivity towards other dogs.
Maybe they see another dog andthey feel fear and maybe that's
because of a past negativeexperience, right, I've been
walking through a park beforeand a dog charged us off leash.
Okay, I can remember thatvividly.
It was kind of a scary thing.
My dog on leash is nowpanicking right.
That's a negative experience.
(04:02):
They can learn that throughstructured desensitization and
counter conditioning that that'snot always going to happen.
But for the first little while,yeah, my dog was pretty alert
to other dogs that were around.
But then over time the newpattern became oh all, I'm
seeing all these dogs andthey're not charging me.
So we can undo that learning.
But you know that oneexperience for some dogs can
(04:26):
really tend to stick around.
Now, the more of the dogexperiences other dogs in safe,
non-threatening way, the moretheir brain rewires to view
those encounters as positiverather than fearfully.
So whatever that one experienceis for your dog possibly that
you're noticing or you're seeingman, they really seem to be
fearful of strangers, or theyreally seem to be fearful of
loud sounds we can over timehelp their brain rewire that
(04:50):
into something positive.
I think that's amazing.
That's so fascinating to me.
So let's talk about how tochange a dog's mindset about a
negative trigger.
Changing a dog's response to anegative trigger is going to
require patience, consistencyand an understanding of their
emotional state.
So traditional punish basedmethods can reinforce the fear
(05:11):
and actually make things worse,while using positive
reinforcement methods helps tobuild trust and reshape the
dog's perception.
It does take longer.
In our society today we wantquick fixes, we want something
easy and fast.
So many turn to the feartactics.
Okay, and we can get a prettyquick response out of that, but
it's not undoing the negativetrigger really right.
(05:33):
It's not changing theirfeelings about the trigger
that's happening.
So using positive reinforcementwe can reduce the fear, we can
change their feelings towardswhat's happening, and that's
really the root cause.
Instead of just using a Band-Aidfix to try to get our dog to
behave in the scary situation, Ireally want to go deeper.
I want to go to my dog'semotional state and figure out
(05:56):
what they're feeling and thenhelp them to feel positively
about that previously scaryexperience.
So one effective way to shift adog's mindset is through
desensitization and counterconditioning.
Desensitization involvesexposing the dog to a negative
trigger, but at a very lowintensity, so under our dog's
threshold where they're stillable to focus and think they're
(06:17):
willing to take a food reward orlook at me right.
At such a low intensity thatthey're exposed to it but it's
not yet negative or changing howthey're feeling.
Counterconditioning replacesthe negative emotional response
with a positive one.
So by combining these twomethods, we can help dogs build
new, healthy associations.
Let me give you a game that youcan play with your dog if you're
(06:38):
noticing this and you need somehelp in this area.
So a powerful and simpletraining exercise developed by
Leslie McDevitt is called thelook at that game.
It's LAT for short, if you'veheard of that.
This exercise teaches dogs tosee a trigger without reacting
negatively, reinforcing calm andpositive behavior.
So here's how it works.
These are the steps toimplement the LAT game First,
(07:00):
identify the trigger, determinewhat causes the dog's negative
reactions and be very specific.
So other dogs is kind of general.
Maybe it's only big dogs, maybeit's only little dogs.
Loud noises what loud noises?
Thunderstorms, fireworks,strangers Is it all strangers?
Is it just men?
So be as specific as possible.
(07:21):
Number two would be to create asafe distance.
I want you to start at adistance where the dog notices
the trigger, but they're not yetreacting negatively, so they're
not barking, lunging orcowering.
You're still seeing good,positive body language.
They just notice the trigger.
Okay, as soon as they noticethe trigger, you're going to
mark and reward the moment yourdog looks at the trigger calmly.
Immediately mark the behaviorwith a click or a yes and pay
(07:43):
them a food reward.
And then I want you to allowthe dog to keep looking at the
trigger and reward each timethey do so without reacting.
I like to, at this point, havemy dog see the trigger.
I feed them and then I saylet's go and we turn and walk
away.
I give them a little distanceso that they're not just still
staring at the trigger,especially if the trigger is
getting closer.
I want to maintain thatdistance.
(08:03):
So have your dog see them, markyes, pay them.
You can turn and walk away andthen repeat and like, turn back
around and let them see themfrom a distance again and then
walk away.
And then have them see themfrom a distance, walk away, so
that walking away will ensurethat you're still staying that
good distance away, that you'renot getting to a point where
your dog feels the need to reactnegatively.
Okay.
And then, over multiplesessions, we're going to
(08:26):
gradually decrease the distanceso that threshold is going to
get closer and closer and closerto their actual triggers where
they can still remain calm andfeel positive, um, even in the
presence of that trigger thatused to be negative.
Now, step six is generalization.
We're going to practice thisgame in different environments
with a variety of triggers anddistances to reinforce what our
(08:47):
dogs are learning.
But key to this game is goingto be first identifying that
trigger and then working from asafe distance.
You want a lot of repetitionsof them seeing the trigger, but
from such a distance thatthey're calm enough to take a
treat from you right or to enjoya reward like a toy or a little
play session.
They're not too stressed thatthey can't do those things.
That's what we want to domultiple times in the presence
(09:09):
of the triggers to then changethat pathway so that in their
brain they're seeing this as nowa positive thing.
This method not only changesthe dog's emotional response to
the trigger, but it also givesthem a structured way to process
their environment.
Again, remember we're bringingdogs into a human world.
We've got to help them.
Help them structure how theyhandle different things, to
(09:29):
alleviate the fear and thestress.
Beyond addressing negativetriggers for our dogs, it's also
important to provide enrichment, socialization and appropriate
training to help our dogsnavigate our world.
Dogs thrive when their physical, mental and emotional needs are
met.
All three of those are reallyimportant.
Here are some key ways that youcan support your dogs.
First, provide mentalenrichment.
Feed them through puzzle toysor let them do some scent work.
(09:52):
Those go sniff walks are sohealthy, so don't always just
want to put them on a leash andkeep their attention on you.
Let them sniff.
And, of course, trainingexercises.
Our program is full of them, sowe have a lot of things that we
can show you how to teach yourdog if you are interested.
Next, ensure physical exerciseis appropriate for your dog's
breed and energy level.
Make sure they're getting dailyexercise, running around having
(10:15):
a good time.
Some dogs enjoy agility.
Some dogs enjoy other dogsports maybe Frisbee.
Some dogs enjoy agility.
Some dogs enjoy other dogsports maybe Frisbee fetch,
maybe hide and seek.
Maybe they just enjoy leisurewalks with you.
So make sure they're gettingphysical exercise.
Third is teaching life skillsthrough loose leash walking,
impulse control and confidencebuilding activities.
We want a confident dog, somake sure that they're able to
(10:36):
do basic things that you askthem to do, that they can wait
and not be impulsive for things,and we again show you how to do
that in our program If you needhelp with that.
Next is something maybe youhaven't considered, but try
respecting their communicationsignals and allowing your dog to
have choice and interactions.
I see this most often at, say,a vet visit or the groomer, or
(10:57):
if I'm trying to trim my dog'snails, you know, watching their
body language and their whispersand listening to them and then
allowing them to tell me whenthey're ready.
Ah, super cool.
If you haven't followed ShragPatel, go check out his stuff.
He's a behaviorist from the UKand he does amazing work with
this kind of stuff.
All right, lastly, would beusing positive reinforcement.
(11:17):
You know I'm big on that.
We like to encourage desiredbehaviors instead of punishing
unwanted ones.
You'll see your dogs thrive.
They will love working with youand doing the training.
So give it a go.
By understanding neuroplasticityand using compassionate
training methods, we can helpour dogs, you guys, overcome
fears.
They can adjust theirperceptions of how the world is
(11:38):
and ultimately thrive in a humanworld that was not necessarily
designed for them.
So make sure that we're patientand that we use the right
approaches.
We can build some deeper trustwith our dogs and help them live
confident, happy lives.
Sounds amazing, right?
All right, little by little,you guys not perfection, just
one step at a time and enjoyyour dogs.
(11:59):
Give them a high five from me,tell them hello and go do
something fun with them rightnow.
Get out and enjoy the life youwere meant to live together, and
we'll talk soon, happy training.
Thanks for tuning in to thepuppy training podcast.
I hope today's tips help youfeel more confident and excited
about raising your dog.
Remember, with a littlepatience and consistency, you
(12:20):
can create a loving bond and awell-behaved pup who's a joy to
have in your family.
If you found this episodehelpful, be sure to subscribe,
leave a review and share it withfellow puppy parents.
For more resources, visitBaxter and Bella online.
Until next time, happy training.
Today we are talking about the brain and how it
shapes dog's behavior.
So we're going to talk aboutnegative experiences that might
create some fear-based reactionsin our dogs, and then I'm going
to teach you a technique thatcan help rewire their response
to certain triggers.
So here we go.
Welcome to the puppy trainingpodcast.
(00:23):
I'm Amy Jensen, founder ofBaxter Bella, the online puppy
school.
Here we are all about helpingyou create the best possible
experience raising a puppy, fromtraining tips to practical
tricks, all aimed at fostering ahappy, well-behaved dog who
truly feels like part of thefamily.
So if you are ready to enjoythe journey and strengthen the
(00:44):
bond with your dog, let's getstarted.
Hello everybody, thanks fortuning in to this podcast.
I appreciate that you're here.
My name is Amy Jensen and Irecently completed a
neuroscience canine course,which was super fascinating.
I love the brain and I lovelearning how it works, so today
(01:07):
I want to talk a little bitabout it.
I'm not an expert by any means,but I have learned a few things
and I want to share them withyou.
So dogs are highly adaptablecreatures and they've lived
alongside humans for thousandsof years.
However, their instincts andtheir natural behaviors do not
always align with ourexpectations.
As such, many dogs developfears, anxieties or negative
(01:29):
associations with certainstimuli, making their life in a
human dominated world kind ofchallenging.
Fortunately, though, throughthe science of neuroplasticity
isn't that a fun word, I lovethat word and the brain's
ability to reorganize itself byforming a new neural connection,
dogs can overcome negativetriggers with proper training
and guidance.
By understanding caninebehavior and using positive
(01:52):
reinforcement techniques, we canhelp our dogs thrive in our
human world, ensuring they livehappy and fulfilling lives, even
though that's a tall order,okay.
So recognize that first, thatdogs are dogs and we are asking
them to live in a human world.
Sometimes, even just that onethought really helps me with my
dogs.
When I'm frustrated by abehavior that they're exhibiting
(02:13):
, I have to remind myself ofthat thought.
Let's talk about that fun word,neuroplasticity.
Just say it out loud, I promiseyou you'll enjoy it.
This is the brain's ability toadapt and change in response to
experiences.
So in dogs, this means they canlearn new behaviors and they
can also unlearn negativeassociations and form positive
(02:35):
ones.
Right, those neurotransmittersare working really hard and new
pathways are forming, and as adog ages, their experiences can
change and shape them as theymove through life.
So we focus a lot on whenthey're a puppy and giving them
really positive associations,make sure we're continuing that
throughout life.
So my favorite part that I'mlearning is that they can also,
(02:57):
you know, unlearn a negativeassociation and form a positive
one, as long as we were usingconsistent and rewarding
training.
Now, when a dog repeatedlyexperiences something, so we'll
call it a certain stimulus witha negative outcome, so something
happens and it's negative.
Something negative happens thatfollows, such as a loud noise
that scares them.
Right, their brain strengthensthat neural pathway associated
(03:19):
with that fear.
However, if we can graduallyexpose them to the stimulus in a
controlled and positive way,those pathways can weaken and
they can be replaced with newpositive associations.
Can you see that this is notgoing to happen over one session
.
This is going to be multipleexperiences to form a pattern
that our dog now views aspositive.
(03:41):
So, for example, a dog that hasdeveloped a fear-based
reactivity towards other dogs.
Maybe they see another dog andthey feel fear and maybe that's
because of a past negativeexperience, right, I've been
walking through a park beforeand a dog charged us off leash.
Okay, I can remember thatvividly.
It was kind of a scary thing.
My dog on leash is nowpanicking right.
That's a negative experience.
(04:02):
They can learn that throughstructured desensitization and
counter conditioning that that'snot always going to happen.
But for the first little while,yeah, my dog was pretty alert
to other dogs that were around.
But then over time the newpattern became oh all, I'm
seeing all these dogs andthey're not charging me.
So we can undo that learning.
But you know that oneexperience for some dogs can
(04:26):
really tend to stick around.
Now, the more of the dogexperiences other dogs in safe,
non-threatening way, the moretheir brain rewires to view
those encounters as positiverather than fearfully.
So whatever that one experienceis for your dog possibly that
you're noticing or you're seeingman, they really seem to be
fearful of strangers, or theyreally seem to be fearful of
loud sounds we can over timehelp their brain rewire that
(04:50):
into something positive.
I think that's amazing.
That's so fascinating to me.
So let's talk about how tochange a dog's mindset about a
negative trigger.
Changing a dog's response to anegative trigger is going to
require patience, consistencyand an understanding of their
emotional state.
So traditional punish basedmethods can reinforce the fear
(05:11):
and actually make things worse,while using positive
reinforcement methods helps tobuild trust and reshape the
dog's perception.
It does take longer.
In our society today we wantquick fixes, we want something
easy and fast.
So many turn to the feartactics.
Okay, and we can get a prettyquick response out of that, but
it's not undoing the negativetrigger really right.
(05:33):
It's not changing theirfeelings about the trigger
that's happening.
So using positive reinforcementwe can reduce the fear, we can
change their feelings towardswhat's happening, and that's
really the root cause.
Instead of just using a Band-Aidfix to try to get our dog to
behave in the scary situation, Ireally want to go deeper.
I want to go to my dog'semotional state and figure out
(05:56):
what they're feeling and thenhelp them to feel positively
about that previously scaryexperience.
So one effective way to shift adog's mindset is through
desensitization and counterconditioning.
Desensitization involvesexposing the dog to a negative
trigger, but at a very lowintensity, so under our dog's
threshold where they're stillable to focus and think they're
(06:17):
willing to take a food reward orlook at me right.
At such a low intensity thatthey're exposed to it but it's
not yet negative or changing howthey're feeling.
Counterconditioning replacesthe negative emotional response
with a positive one.
So by combining these twomethods, we can help dogs build
new, healthy associations.
Let me give you a game that youcan play with your dog if you're
(06:38):
noticing this and you need somehelp in this area.
So a powerful and simpletraining exercise developed by
Leslie McDevitt is called thelook at that game.
It's LAT for short, if you'veheard of that.
This exercise teaches dogs tosee a trigger without reacting
negatively, reinforcing calm andpositive behavior.
So here's how it works.
These are the steps toimplement the LAT game First,
(07:00):
identify the trigger, determinewhat causes the dog's negative
reactions and be very specific.
So other dogs is kind of general.
Maybe it's only big dogs, maybeit's only little dogs.
Loud noises what loud noises?
Thunderstorms, fireworks,strangers Is it all strangers?
Is it just men?
So be as specific as possible.
(07:21):
Number two would be to create asafe distance.
I want you to start at adistance where the dog notices
the trigger, but they're not yetreacting negatively, so they're
not barking, lunging orcowering.
You're still seeing good,positive body language.
They just notice the trigger.
Okay, as soon as they noticethe trigger, you're going to
mark and reward the moment yourdog looks at the trigger calmly.
Immediately mark the behaviorwith a click or a yes and pay
(07:43):
them a food reward.
And then I want you to allowthe dog to keep looking at the
trigger and reward each timethey do so without reacting.
I like to, at this point, havemy dog see the trigger.
I feed them and then I saylet's go and we turn and walk
away.
I give them a little distanceso that they're not just still
staring at the trigger,especially if the trigger is
getting closer.
I want to maintain thatdistance.
(08:03):
So have your dog see them, markyes, pay them.
You can turn and walk away andthen repeat and like, turn back
around and let them see themfrom a distance again and then
walk away.
And then have them see themfrom a distance, walk away, so
that walking away will ensurethat you're still staying that
good distance away, that you'renot getting to a point where
your dog feels the need to reactnegatively.
Okay.
And then, over multiplesessions, we're going to
(08:26):
gradually decrease the distanceso that threshold is going to
get closer and closer and closerto their actual triggers where
they can still remain calm andfeel positive, um, even in the
presence of that trigger thatused to be negative.
Now, step six is generalization.
We're going to practice thisgame in different environments
with a variety of triggers anddistances to reinforce what our
(08:47):
dogs are learning.
But key to this game is goingto be first identifying that
trigger and then working from asafe distance.
You want a lot of repetitionsof them seeing the trigger, but
from such a distance thatthey're calm enough to take a
treat from you right or to enjoya reward like a toy or a little
play session.
They're not too stressed thatthey can't do those things.
That's what we want to domultiple times in the presence
(09:09):
of the triggers to then changethat pathway so that in their
brain they're seeing this as nowa positive thing.
This method not only changesthe dog's emotional response to
the trigger, but it also givesthem a structured way to process
their environment.
Again, remember we're bringingdogs into a human world.
We've got to help them.
Help them structure how theyhandle different things, to
(09:29):
alleviate the fear and thestress.
Beyond addressing negativetriggers for our dogs, it's also
important to provide enrichment, socialization and appropriate
training to help our dogsnavigate our world.
Dogs thrive when their physical, mental and emotional needs are
met.
All three of those are reallyimportant.
Here are some key ways that youcan support your dogs.
First, provide mentalenrichment.
Feed them through puzzle toysor let them do some scent work.
(09:52):
Those go sniff walks are sohealthy, so don't always just
want to put them on a leash andkeep their attention on you.
Let them sniff.
And, of course, trainingexercises.
Our program is full of them, sowe have a lot of things that we
can show you how to teach yourdog if you are interested.
Next, ensure physical exerciseis appropriate for your dog's
breed and energy level.
Make sure they're getting dailyexercise, running around having
(10:15):
a good time.
Some dogs enjoy agility.
Some dogs enjoy other dogsports maybe Frisbee.
Some dogs enjoy agility.
Some dogs enjoy other dogsports maybe Frisbee fetch,
maybe hide and seek.
Maybe they just enjoy leisurewalks with you.
So make sure they're gettingphysical exercise.
Third is teaching life skillsthrough loose leash walking,
impulse control and confidencebuilding activities.
We want a confident dog, somake sure that they're able to
(10:36):
do basic things that you askthem to do, that they can wait
and not be impulsive for things,and we again show you how to do
that in our program If you needhelp with that.
Next is something maybe youhaven't considered, but try
respecting their communicationsignals and allowing your dog to
have choice and interactions.
I see this most often at, say,a vet visit or the groomer, or
(10:57):
if I'm trying to trim my dog'snails, you know, watching their
body language and their whispersand listening to them and then
allowing them to tell me whenthey're ready.
Ah, super cool.
If you haven't followed ShragPatel, go check out his stuff.
He's a behaviorist from the UKand he does amazing work with
this kind of stuff.
All right, lastly, would beusing positive reinforcement.
(11:17):
You know I'm big on that.
We like to encourage desiredbehaviors instead of punishing
unwanted ones.
You'll see your dogs thrive.
They will love working with youand doing the training.
So give it a go.
By understanding neuroplasticityand using compassionate
training methods, we can helpour dogs, you guys, overcome
fears.
They can adjust theirperceptions of how the world is
(11:38):
and ultimately thrive in a humanworld that was not necessarily
designed for them.
So make sure that we're patientand that we use the right
approaches.
We can build some deeper trustwith our dogs and help them live
confident, happy lives.
Sounds amazing, right?
All right, little by little,you guys not perfection, just
one step at a time and enjoyyour dogs.
(11:59):
Give them a high five from me,tell them hello and go do
something fun with them rightnow.
Get out and enjoy the life youwere meant to live together, and
we'll talk soon, happy training.
Thanks for tuning in to thepuppy training podcast.
I hope today's tips help youfeel more confident and excited
about raising your dog.
Remember, with a littlepatience and consistency, you
(12:20):
can create a loving bond and awell-behaved pup who's a joy to
have in your family.
If you found this episodehelpful, be sure to subscribe,
leave a review and share it withfellow puppy parents.
For more resources, visitBaxter and Bella online.
Until next time, happy training.
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