In Dog Training, Understanding Motivation
In training with positive reinforcement, an important question to always ask yourself when teaching your pet to do a behavior is – ‘Why should he/she?’. This video does a fabulous job explaining the value in that question.
Dog Training Tip – Remember To Proof Behaviors
My Wednesday #dogtrainingtip – when training your dog, remember to practice the behavior – whether it is sit, down, stay, come or something else – it in a variety of environments, with gradually more distractions. And always give value to behaviors with positive reinforcement. For more on proofing – please read my other blog post […]
Why Is Trust Important In Pet Training?
I was rereading yesterday a 2103 IAATE Conference presentation made by Dr. Susan Friedman of Utah State University and Steve Martin of Natural Encounters.
Dog Training Challenge To Use Positive Reinforcement
There is something so magical and so fun about watching someone teach their dog or other pet a trick behavior, and the pure joy that happens when the student gets it. And gets it with lots of enthusiasm.
Solving A Dog Chewing Problem With Positive Reinforcement
The other day, I was sitting in the home of a friend as she was telling me about one of the issues they are having with their dog. “He chews on things he shouldn’t be chewing on like furniture,” she said.
A Tip About Using Positive Reinforcement In Training
Remember, when you are looking for reinforcers to strengthen your pet’s behaviors, you don’t always need food. The opportunity to sniff can also be a valued consequence for walking with a loose leash or sitting by your side. What types of positive reinforcement do you use after your pets wanted behavior to help build value […]
In Dog & Pet Training, How Do You Define Success?
I have said many times, when you are teaching your pet a behavior skill, knowing what it is that YOU are looking for in that behavior skill is going to be extra important in being able to teach your pet with clarity.
On Setting Your Pet Up For Success
The other day I was working with this sweet girl, Fifa, and one of her caregivers, Jennifer. We were going to go outside to begin teaching Fifa about walking on a loose leash, only, I quickly realized just the act of being near the front door sent her over her excited meter.
On Effective Dog And Pet Training…
A question to give you thought: How do you inspire greatness in your pet?
The Value Of Empowerment To Our Pets
A quote I remember hearing from my first behavior mentor/teacher resounds in my head. Dr. Susan Friedman, a psychologist and professor at Utah State University who has pioneered the use of Applied Behavior Analysis with captive and companion animals worldwide, refers to power this way.