When I am training a dog (or other animal), you hear me use words like GOOD! and YES! a lot. You also often see me pull out a clicker. There is a lot more to me using those sounds than my simply expressing my excitement. They are training tools, called markers, that help my student learn what I am teaching. Why should you use a marker in dog training and pet training? Let’s explore that in this blog post. [Read more…] about Why Should You Use A Marker In Dog Training?
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Listen To Your Dog To Learn About His Reinforcers
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. [Read more…] about Listen To Your Dog To Learn About His Reinforcers
Does Your Training Make Your Pet Happy?
How do you do that? [Read more…] about Does Your Training Make Your Pet Happy?
Dog Training Tip: Problem Solving
Just a quick reminder…if are having dog training problems with motivation and your pet is not ‘getting’ what it is that you want him/her to learn, there are SO many possible reasons. It could be the environment is too distracting or your reinforcers are not valued enough or your timing is off or you are not providing clarity in what behaviors you are reinforcing or your pet is feeling too much pressure or any number of other things. If you are not having success, best to stop, take a deep breath, and think about the lesson and how you can make changes to help you and your student succeed. [Read more…] about Dog Training Tip: Problem Solving