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Wisconsin | Classical counter conditioning would be to gradually train her to associate the sound with a reward. Sounds like this is mostly an issue when she's riding in the truck? Could you keep her away from the truck, for a bit, then every visit to the truck (even off) she gets a treat. Then with the air very low tap the brakes in a way that will make some noise that you know won't bother her, give her the treat before and after. Over many days, and as she shows that she likes the treats more than the noise bothers her, do it louder until she likes the noise. Then you'll have a fat dog that expects a treat every time you step on the brakes... only half joking, intermittent positive reinforcement is more powerful than guaranteed positive reinforcement (gambling). | |
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What to do about farm dog afraid of air brake trucks
