An example is teaching a dog to lay down instead of jumping up. Owners should begin in a calm environment where success is likely, then progress to places with more distractions as the behavior is learned. Dogs may first need to be desensitized to the stimuli for response substitution to be successful.

Discourage the behavior by using redirection (to the preferred behavior, or the behavior you want to see) along with positive reinforcement (rewarding your pet with treats and praise) for the desired behavior. Make sure your pet has had basic obedience training and socialization.

The shortened version is that if you're dedicated and focused, 3-8 weeks is a good timeline for transforming your dog's behavior.

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