A dog barks excessively at strangers passing by the window. Which training approach is most effective for reducing this behavior long-term?
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A
Punishing the dog each time it barks at the window
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B
Using systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning to change the dog's emotional response
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C
Covering the window permanently so the dog cannot see outside
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D
Ignoring the behavior until it stops on its own