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Teaching Calm Around Neighbors

This puppy would bark and pull when neighbors walked by. We used the “find it” game, tossing treats on the ground to create a positive association with people passing. The key is staying under threshold—if they can look, listen, and take treats, you’re in the right spot. If not, increase distance. With consistency and awareness, reactivity can turn into focus.

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Case Study: Kooby – From Out of Control to Calm on Leash