Ep112 - Extinction Burst & Opposition Reflex

2021-12-19

This week's episode is a focus on 2 terms that affect many dog owners on a daily basis without properly being aware of it. Extinction burst: Behaviours increase acutely before stopping People reinforce by accident which makes behaviour stronger and usually more undesirable Opposition reflex: Moving against pressure. The more you resist the more it will persist. A big part of leash handling Increases reactive behaviour Can accompany extinction bursts Thanks for listening! Find us online ...

This week's episode is a focus on 2 terms that affect many dog owners on a daily basis without properly being aware of it.
Extinction burst: Behaviours increase acutely before stopping
People reinforce by accident which makes behaviour stronger and usually more undesirable
Opposition reflex: Moving against pressure.
The more you resist the more it will persist.
A big part of leash handling
Increases reactive behaviour
Can accompany extinction bursts