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CASE STUDY: SAM AND NALA
Client: Sam
Dog: Nala, 3-year-old German Shepherd
Initial Challenges
When Sam first approached me for help with Nala, they were struggling with several significant behavioural issues. Nala was highly reactive towards people, had poor recall, and generally did not respond well to commands. These problems had a big impact on their daily lives, leading Sam to avoid going out with Nala. This isolation only exacerbated Nala's behavioural issues, creating a vicious cycle that was challenging to break.
Training Goals
The primary goals for Nala's training were:
Reduce her reactivity towards people to a manageable level.
Improve her recall and responsiveness to commands.
Create a trusting and respectful relationship between Nala and Sam.
Training Process
To address these issues, we created a comprehensive training program based on positive reinforcement, counter conditioning, and desensitization techniques. Key elements of our approach included:
Positive Reinforcement: Rewarding desired behaviors to encourage repetition.
Counter-Conditioning: Changing Nala's emotional response to triggers (people) by associating them with positive experiences.
Desensitization: Gradually exposing Nala to people in a controlled manner to reduce her reactivity.
Trust and Respect Exercises: Activities designed to strengthen the bond between Nala and Sam, making sure Nala looked to her owner for guidance.
Training sessions were held weekly for the first month and then bi weekly for the remainder of the program, with each session lasting 60 minutes. Sam was also given homework to reinforce the training techniques between sessions.
Breakthroughs and Progress
One of the most significant breakthroughs occurred by the end of the first session when Nala began to show signs of comfort around me. By the third session, a large shift was observed: Nala started looking to Sam for guidance rather than making her own decisions when faced with new or stressful situations.
As the training progressed, Sam noticed substantial improvements:
Nala became noticeably calmer around familiar people who previously triggered her reactivity.
Her recall improved significantly, allowing Sam to manage her more effectively in various environments.
Nala's overall responsiveness to commands increased, reflecting a growing trust and respect for Sam.
Results and Client Feedback
The training program met all the primary goals set at the outset. Nala's reduced reactivity and improved recall enabled Sam to reintroduce more social activities into their routine without the stress and anxiety previously experienced. The positive changes in Nala's behavior meant that Sam no longer felt isolated, as they could confidently take Nala out in public and be around other people.
Sam provided feedback about the experience:
"The changes in Nala have been amazing. She used to be so reactive and difficult to manage, but now she's much calmer and listens to me. It's made such a difference in our lives. We can go out and enjoy being around people again. The training has truly transformed our relationship."
Conclusion
This case study of Sam and Nala demonstrates how effective structured training programs can be in transforming a dog’s behavior. Through positive reinforcement, desensitization, and counter-conditioning, we helped Nala become calmer and more responsive, improving her overall quality of life. Sam now enjoys stress free walks with Nala and has rebuilt the trust in their relationship. If you’re facing similar challenges with your dog, contact me today to discuss how I can help you create lasting changes and a happier life for you and your dog.