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OF FIREWORKS?

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GO DOGO SOUND DESENSITIZATION PROGRAM 

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Together with dog experts from Copenhagen University, we are developing a program that can help you and your dog prevent or overcome sound-sensitivity, starting with the number one issue: Fireworks. Using treats and computer vision, Go Dogo will slowly teach your dog that scary noises aren’t necessarily scary at all, providing the consistency and repetition that tech can bring to the table.


The program is currently being tested by 40 users for further development, but also already available as a Beta version for all Standard, Premium & Lifetime members.

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HOW IT WORKS

The Go Dogo Fireworks Training Program is divided in 3 parts and has in total 6 levels (F1-F6), where your dog is in full control during the first 5. 


Before starting on the program your dog should, as a minimum, master Go Dogo Level 4: Sit. During the Fireworks Training levels, sitting in front of the TV is the sign that your dog is comfortable with the sound volume, and his/her way of saying “please, proceed”.

It goes like this...

Your dog sits down in the Playzone, which will turn on the fireworks video.

Sit = Fireworks

01

After a few seconds, his/her courage is rewarded with a treat release. 

Fireworks = Treat

02

Next, the sound increases in an almost unnoticeable manner and the same process repeats. 

Level up

03

CONSISTENCY IS KEY

Sound desensitization training needs to be done in short, but regular sessions: Ideally only a few minutes, 1- 2 times a day, until you see results.

The technique we're using is extremely slow, but has been proven to help around 70% of dogs with fireworks anxiety. 


If your dog starts to hesitate or move away, the Fireworks Training Program will stop and one of the regular Go Dogo games will go on. This is to ensure that we always end on a high note. Later, when the fireworks training resumes the volume will also be decreased a couple of notches, as your dog's behavior indicated that he/she was not yet ready for that level of intensity. 

STRUCTURE AND LEVELS

THE 3 PARTS OF THE PROGRAM

F1, F2 and F3

The different sound types are introduced step by step, at a very low volume and only for short periods of time. They are turned on by the dog sitting.

F1 = Pop & Bang
F2 = Howls
F3 = Kaboom!
The volume goes from VERY low to low on all 3 levels.

F4 and F5

A mixture of all sound types, which are slowly increased in volume and length. They are turned on by the dog sitting and played in a random order. 

F4 = Mix
The volume does from low to medium
F4 = Intense
The volume goes from medium to high (TV default)

F6 (coming soon)

Firework sounds are started at random times during the day. If the dog approaches and sits, he/she is rewarded with a treat and 3 regular Go Dogo games.

F6 = Surprise
The firework sounds start at medium volume.



IT WORKS FOR PUPPIES TOO!

PREVENTIVE SOUND TRAINING IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUNG PUPPIES

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The importance of early

SOUND TRAINING

Sound training is essential in a dog’s life, starting from early ages. 


Gradually exposing your puppy to the sounds they would otherwise find distressing, helps them become tolerant and less reactive over time. This applies for fireworks, thunder, house appliances such as the vacuum cleaner, motorbikes or other loud and potentially unexpected sounds.

Levels F4, F5 and F6 can help your puppy learn to associate fireworks sounds to something positive (thanks to treats), and prevent eventual sound anxiety issues during adulthood.