Dog Training Tip: If your dog tells you he LOVES an activity, he is telling you YOU just found a reinforcer for him! Listen to your dog to learn about his reinforcers.
You can use the opportunity to DO that valued activity as a consequence to your dog doing a behavior you want to see.
German shepherd Shadow LOVES digging where his person has the shovel. So, digging is one of the consequences of his coming when called in their large back yard. Great for their recall training.
Fun for everyone!
Dog sniffing walks are decompressing walks that promote relaxation and engagement. There are so many benefits to incorporating these into your dog’s enrichment.
This is the story of one family, and how I taught them to use a success station as a management tool for creating safety between their toddler and their family dogs. In this case, their success stations was using dog gates when needed. It is one of numerous strategies we are putting into place to lower stress, increase quality of life, and strengthen relationships. In their example, I share why it is important to teach your dog a positive association with management.
Contact :
Lisa Desatnik
CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC
