I have been working with this Havanese puppy, Migo, on training him to go into his crate. I did this by making the crate a hugely valuable place to be (from his point of view), by using clicker training and positive reinforcement. [Read more…] about How Crate Games Make Going Into The Crate Fun
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Using Play In Dog Training
When you think about pet training and behavior management, do you also think about playing?
Think about it for a minute. Think about how much more engaged you are in an activity or a conversation (and tuning out the outside distractions) when you are laughing and being challenged. [Read more…] about Using Play In Dog Training
Habits Of Good Dog Training To Improve Shaping Skills
Training using shaping is teaching a behavior by teaching successive approximations or steps toward that final behavior. I wrote about shaping in a previous post. Here are some tips for improving your shaping skills. To read my original post, please click here. [Read more…] about Habits Of Good Dog Training To Improve Shaping Skills
Dog Training Lessons From Dave Kroyer
I am always on the look out for opportunities to learn from experts in training through positive reinforcement. And I’ve got to say, the two days that I spent in Columbus at PosiDog taking a course from internationally renowned trainer Dave Kroyer were absolutely invaluable. [Read more…] about Dog Training Lessons From Dave Kroyer
Positive Reinforcement Consequences In Dog Training
Let’s talk about consequences.
That is, after all, the essence of how animals operantly learn whether or not a behavior is worth repeating or not. If a behavior serves to get the animal something of value (from the animal’s perspective), then that behavior will be repeated and even strengthened. [Read more…] about Positive Reinforcement Consequences In Dog Training
Is Your Dog REALLY A Guilty Dog?
Time and time again I see pictures and videos posted online of the guilty dog who knows he did something really bad. That naughty boy’s face quickly goes viral, probably because so many dog owners can relate. [Read more…] about Is Your Dog REALLY A Guilty Dog?