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Desensitisation vs Counter-Conditioning: The Dog Trainer’s Guide to Changing Behaviour

Desensitisation vs Counter-Conditioning: The Dog Trainer’s Guide to Changing Behaviour

Update: 2025-10-09
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Dog trainer Max O’Neill breaks down two of the most misunderstood techniques in dog behaviour — desensitisation and counter-conditioning. Learn the difference between the two, how to tell which one your dog actually needs, and why getting it wrong could make behaviour worse. From nail grinders and fireworks to doorbells and car rides, Max explains how to reshape your dog’s emotional response the right way.

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Desensitisation vs Counter-Conditioning: The Dog Trainer’s Guide to Changing Behaviour

Desensitisation vs Counter-Conditioning: The Dog Trainer’s Guide to Changing Behaviour