What do you use as reinforcers for your dog to walk with you on leash?
Don’t forget a reinforcer can be all kinds of things in the environment. Does your dog like to sniff fire hydrants? Super! If your dog walks on a loose leash toward the next hydrant, you can tell your dog to go sniff it. Getting that opportunity to sniff the hydrant as a consequence then can be a strong reason for your dog to want to do a behavior that you want your dog to do. [Read more…] about The Premack Principle For Leash Skills