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Bubble Theory? Just social media click bate or somthing innovative?
Hi guys! I have been seeing this ad EVERYWHERE on the social media platforms…. A dog owner who claims he hs cracked the code in solving all agression issues in dogs. Now of course he starts with a personal story about his own dog and how dog trainers gouge owners of money with nothing to show for it and finally how he had spent 4 years researching solutions which led him to this “bubble theory” blah blah blah. I was pretty skeptical especially since he was bashing dog trainers, behavior specialists, people who have studied and lived and breathed dogs… but after he explained the theory…. It actually made some sense.
The basis of the theory is working with the dog around its trigger without popping the “bubble”. And then eventually getting the dog used to the stimulus by not triggering it and thus shrinking the bubble until it dissolves. This sounds alot like counter conditioning to me, and I really like the idea of a bubble around the dog that slowly dissolving and does not pop.
I am just curious what others thoughts are on this “bubble theory” and if anyone saw this ad and what they thought about it.
Phote of Pirate my boy who has dog agressive tendencies for funsies????????
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@mtnwolfpup Your pups are so cute!! Great picture! I bet they are so loved:) What are their favorite activities to do?
I have not heard of this! In a way sounds like counter conditioning to me as well. Almost like a broken down way to explain what you are doing as you train around a trigger. I don’t know why people have to bash dog trainers etc. in the end we all want to help dogs have better lives in their homes right?
I am curious if other people have heard about this. Now I am curious and have to google it ????
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Hi!
Based on what and how you describe it, I agree it sounds like DS and CC with a new title for re-invention and publicity/attention.
They lost me as interested as soon as you mentioned they bashed trainers and Behaviorist, etc. To me, that speaks volumes on their lack of character, integrity and ethics.
I will stick to good old fashion DS and CC as proven and known- no need to reinvent it at this time.
Thanks for making us aware that this is out there.
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As you describe his ‘bubble theory’ @mtnwolfpup , it sounds like tried and true DSCC. But having a fun new term can be attractive from a marketing standpoint. ????
I’ve not seen any of these ads on social media, but I tend to bypass any sponsored ads about training anyway.
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