🐾Why Flooding Can Make Behavior Worse

🐶 “They’ll Just Get Used to It…”

This is a common myth.

👉 It’s called flooding—and it can backfire.

🧠 What is Flooding?

Too much exposure, too fast.

Examples:

• Forcing a fearful dog into a dog park

• Overwhelming environments

• No escape

⚠️ Why It’s Harmful

Flooding can:

• Increase fear

• Shut dogs down

• Damage trust

💜 What to Do Instead

✔ Go slow

✔ Respect thresholds

✔ Build confidence gradually

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