Dog Trainer, Grisha Stewart, has a training centre in Seattle and has written a number of books on dog training and behaviour.

Grisha devised a training technique called Behaviour Adjustment Training ('BAT') which helps dogs to gain confidence and social skills using real-world consequences to reinforce relaxation and appropriate communication. Behaviour is selected and reinforced as the dog is very gradually desensitized to potential triggers.

To watch the full videos about BAT, click on the links below:

Behaviour Adjustment Training: Introduction

Behaviour Adjustment Training: Demo (a practical demonstration of Sandy's training with the vacuum) at https://youtu.be/Q9BsLd6KQqM

Behaviour Adjustment Training: Case studies (examples of the types of problems that BAT can help)