{"id":29590,"date":"2026-02-17T19:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/desensitization-can-change-a-dogs-behavior\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:17:12","slug":"desensitization-can-change-a-dogs-behavior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/desensitization-can-change-a-dogs-behavior\/","title":{"rendered":"Desensitization Can Change a Dog\u2019s Behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-697129\">\n<div class=\"td-post-content tagdiv-type\">\n<div class=\"td-featured-image-rec\">\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/overreactive-dog-desensitization-696x464.jpg.optimal.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/overreactive-dog-desensitization-696x464.jpg.optimal.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/overreactive-dog-desensitization-1392x928.jpg.optimal.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 1392px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 1392px, 696px\" alt=\"Knowing how to desensitize a dog can help reduce aggressive over reaction to stimuli.\" title=\"A reactive dog who has over-the-top aroused reactions to simple things needs a calm, targeted approach to desensitization training.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A reactive dog who has over-the-top aroused reactions to simple things needs a calm, targeted approach to desensitization training. Credit: Jaromir | Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>            Do you have a dog who has concerns about particular scenarios or triggers? It\u2019s normal for any given dog to be uncomfortable about certain situations or sentient beings of some sort. After all, humans are as well. As humans, we can avoid some situations\/people\/triggers that cause us concern.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div id=\"story-paywall-subscribe\" class=\"td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"td-pb-span12 paywall-red-text\">To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid member. <u>Sign in<\/u><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"td-block-row td-post-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"td-block-span6 td-post-prev-post\">\n<div class=\"td-post-next-prev-content\"><span>Previous article<\/span>Is Yogurt Good for Dogs?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-box-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-96x96.jpg.optimal.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo\" alt=\"Debby McMullen, CDBC\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-96x96.jpg.optimal.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-150x150.jpg.optimal.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-100x100.jpg.optimal.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-24x24.jpg.optimal.jpg 24w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-48x48.jpg.optimal.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-300x300.jpg.optimal.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div class=\"td-author-description\">Certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants,\u00a0Debby\u00a0McMullen\u00a0specializes in behavior consultations with an emphasis on multiple dog households as well as aggression. 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Credit: Jaromir | Getty Images Do you have a dog who has concerns about particular scenarios or triggers? It\u2019s normal for any given dog to be uncomfortable about certain situations or sentient beings of some sort. 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