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Originally Posted by yakkwak  The above is a good description of systematic desensitization!!! Google it. It's very simple. Think in terms of successive steps that approximate the desired behavior (your goal). Canis lupus in the wild predominantly live in family units, unless food is scarce. Then temporary packs are formed for the purpose of hunting to increase odds of success. Domestic dogs have developed an even stronger need for affiliation (and with humans). You are like the parent in this family unit and your baby is fearful when you leave as personal confidence in its ability to handle what life may throw its way has not adequately developed. Very small steps with your leaving for successively longer periods alows this confidence to build. Sounds gross and sweet at same time, but my Liberty has actually dragged more than one of my nightgowns and a couple of sweaters to his bed. When I come home, I find he's wound himself up in them! |
This sounds very interesting, I will google it. Thank you. I have no problem giving Yazmin the clothes off my back if it helps her feel secure.
This doesn't sound gross to me at all, sounds like Liberty wants to be very close to her mommy.
