B.A.TB.A.T

Behavioral Adjustment Training Behavioral Adjustment Training developed by Grisha Stewartdeveloped by Grisha Stewart

Step 1Step 1

Figure out what the functional reward is Figure out what the functional reward is for the dogfor the dog Most often it is distance to the triggerMost often it is distance to the trigger

Step 2Step 2

Expose the dog to a subtle version of the Expose the dog to a subtle version of the trigger (i.e. another dog)trigger (i.e. another dog) You do not want the dog to go over thresholdYou do not want the dog to go over threshold

Step 3Step 3

Wait for the dog to make a good choice such Wait for the dog to make a good choice such as looking at the trigger and looking away, as looking at the trigger and looking away, sniffing the ground, or to stop pulling on the sniffing the ground, or to stop pulling on the leashleash

Step 4Step 4

Mark the behavior with the click of the Mark the behavior with the click of the clickerclicker

Step 5Step 5

Grant access to the functional reward Grant access to the functional reward (i.e. distance)(i.e. distance)

Step 6Step 6

Give bonus reward such as a treatGive bonus reward such as a treat