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Tag: systematic desensitization

Posted on 27 December, 201527 April, 2019

Systematic desensitization – essential to reducing fear

Systematic desensitization is an essential part of your toolbox to reduce and eliminate fear.

I know, ten syllables. And yet, it’s one of the most important tools in animal training, so… let me explain it, and perhaps it will be easier to digest.

Let’s call it SD for short.

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