Course curriculum
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Fireworks Phobia Survival Guide
- Welcome! A message from Train with Trust FREE PREVIEW
- Customizing this course for you and your dog FREE PREVIEW
- Planning ahead to prevent worse problems later
- Things you need to know about phobia and anxiety
- In this course.pdf FREE PREVIEW
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Getting Started
- General considerations for tackling fireworks phobia FREE PREVIEW
- Over-the-counter anti-anxiety aids
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Chapter #1 - Reduce Sensitivity to Fireworks Sounds
- Chapter #1 Preview - Desensitization and counter conditioning
- Handout: Understand desensitization & counter conditioning
- Counter Conditioning 1 - How to use sound recordings
- Counter Conditioning 2 - Starting easy
- Counter Conditioning 3 - Progressing slowly
- Counter Conditioning 4 - Changing criteria, adding difficulty
- Conter Conditioning 5 - Important guidelines
- Counter Conditioning 6 - Introducing play
- Counter Conditioning 7 - Adding challenges
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Chapter #2 - Prepare the best treats to distract from your dog's fears
- Chapter #2 Preview - Treats!
- Planning your treats ahead of time
- Planning your treats carefully - nutrition & safety
- Testing treats and puzzles ahead of time
- Making the filling for frozen treats
- Making a frozen marrow bone treat
- More fillings and other special treats
- Making a stuffed trachea & turkey tendon treat
- Making a simple "Dog Popsicle" (removing containers, plastic)
- Safely storing your treats
- Selection of long-lasting frozen treats
- Other treat & toy ideas
- Store-bought toys and more
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Wrapping Up and Moving Forward
- Hints and tips for success
- Fireworks phobia ToDo list
- Fireworks phobia tools & supplies list
- Fireworks sound effects resources
- Fireworks phobia FAQs
- Sample plan for fireworks day
- Behavior progress tracking sheet
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