#173: Dealing with Problem Behaviors - Using Alternate Behaviors

Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training by Drinking from the Toilet: Real Dogs, Real Training

Mar 2, 202350:44Kids & family

In this episode, we discuss that the first step to dealing with a problem behavior is to identify the function, figuring out a plan to control access if possible and practical, if that reinforcer is not practical to work...

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