The Calm Paws Protocol: Conditioning a Positive Emotional Response to

The Canine Confidence Course - Desensitization, Counterconditioning & Beyond!

Your Program Overview

Module 1 - Conditioning – How Dogs Learn and How We Can Help

Module Overview (1:16)
Lesson 1. What is Conditioning? (1:53)
Lesson 2. Respondent Conditioning (Emotional Learning) (7:20)
Lesson 3. Operant Conditioning (Behavioral Learning) (8:27)
Lesson 4. Using Respondent & Operant Conditioning Together (3:01)
Lesson 5. Key Takeaways & Reflection (1:06)

Module 2 - From Stress to Success – Confidence Building for Fearful Dogs

Module Overview (1:47)
Lesson 1. Why Confidence Matters (7:51)
Lesson 2. Understanding the Roots of Fear (14:24)
Lesson 3. Foundations for Force-Free Success (10:45)
Lesson 4. Building Confidence Through Skills & Environment (27:20)
Lesson 5. Real-Life Case Studies (10:38)
Lesson 6. Tools & Next Steps (6:35)

Module 3: Desensitization & Counterconditioning in Practice

Module Overview
Establishing the Clicker as a Conditioned Reinforcer (4:11)
The Magic Mat: Teaching Relaxation Through Shaping & Positive Emotional Conditioning (17:37)
Conditioning a Positive Emotional Response to Storm-Related Stimuli (10:06)
Desensitization & Counterconditioning for Food Guarding (14:28)
The Calm Paws Protocol: Conditioning a Positive Emotional Response to Nail Filing (4:28)

Module 4: Advanced Learning & Behavior: The Science Behind Canine Confidence (Professional Module)

Module Overview
Lesson 1: What is Learning & Behavior? (6:36)
Lesson 2: Operant Conditioning: Behavior and Consequences (18:54)
Lesson 3. Training Procedures: From Acquisition to Maintenance (14:21)
Lesson 4. Influences on Behavior: From Motivation to Setting Events (10:28)
Lesson 5. Differential Reinforcement & Schedules Explained (13:36)
Lesson 6. Stimulus Control & Extinction (15:48)
Lesson 7. Measuring Behavior – Tracking Change and Progress (9:31)
Lesson 8. Empowerment Training: Response Recovery and Resilience (7:21)
Lesson 9. Introduction to Respondent Conditioning (4:52)
Lesson 10. Temporal Arrangements of Stimuli (10:04)
Lesson 11. Reflexes as the Foundation of Respondent Conditioning (1:39)
Lesson 12. Unconditioned Reflexes (URs) (1:28)
Lesson 13. Conditioned Reflexes (CRs) (7:47)
Lesson 14. Extinction, Recovery, and Stimulus Control in Respondent Conditioning (8:30)
Lesson 15. Putting It Together — The Conditioning Process in Practice (3:45)

Module 5: Reactivity to Unknown Dogs & Strangers – A Case Study Approach

Module Overview (2:35)
Lesson 1. Understanding Reactivity - Why It Matters & What It Is (3:03)
Lesson 2. Case Overview (7:57)
Lesson 3. Functional Assessment (14:26)
Lesson 4. Behavior Modification Plan (56:35)
Lesson 5. Support & Progression (11:11)
Lesson 6. Conclusion, Key Takeaways & Additional Resources (6:18)

Module 6: Resource Guarding with Food & Toys - A Case Study Approach

Module Overview (2:51)
Lesson 1. Understanding Resource Guarding — Why It Happens and Why It Matters (3:07)
Lesson 2. Case Context & Functional Assessment (12:46)
Lesson 3. Management & Training Foundations (9:15)
Lesson 4. Behavior Change Protocols (10:29)
Lesson 5. Enrichment as Part of the Plan (5:06)
Lesson 6. Planning & Professional Practice (5:51)
Lesson 7. Wrap-Up & Additional Resources (33:30)
Course Completion: Final Reflections
🎓 Optional Certification - Gain Your Canine Confidence Instructor Certificate

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