How to tell if your dog's body language shows less fear or anxiety?

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How is reciprocol inhibition shown through the behaviour of a dog?

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When a dog is repeatedly presented with a pleasurable stimulus in the presence of a frightening, anxiety-producing, etc. stimulus, the expectation is that he will gradually shift his focus to the pleasurable stimulus, and the negative one will lose its power over him. You can see the change in his body language. He will be more relaxed, with less-to-no whining, growling, barking, lunging, etc. His panting will lessen, eyes will not look as "wild," hair over the withers will not be standing on end, and so forth.

How to tell if your dog's body language shows less fear or anxiety?

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