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CONDITIONED REINFORCERS

by Emily Coleman | January 31, 2023 | Clicker Training | 0 Comments

In order for conditioned reinforcers such as clickers to be of value to your training plan, your dog must learn that the sound of the clicker predicts the arrival of the reward. With proper pairing, your dog will have the same emotional response to the sound of the...

EVENT MARKERS

by Emily Coleman | January 31, 2023 | Clicker Training | 0 Comments

THE PURPOSE OF EVENT MARKERS Event markers communicate to your dog the precise moment they perform an action that earns them a reward. The reinforcer is then delivered directly to your dog's mouth, to the floor, or utilizing one of the many training devices that work...

LEASH HANDLING

by Emily Coleman | January 16, 2023 | dog training skills, positive reinforcement | 0 Comments

LEASH HANDLING FOR EFFECTIVE DOG TRAINING A leash is must for safety when working around other dogs and people or in unsecured environments. Your leash handling mechanics contribute greatly to your training success. We communicate stress and tension through tight...

MENTAL EXERCISE

by Emily Coleman | January 16, 2023 | Canine Enrichment, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

HOW TO PROVIDE MENTAL EXERCISE FOR YOUR DOG You love your dog and want to give them the best. Giving them a fulfilling day earning their keep will build their confidence and burn energy. Your dog is capable of a suite of species specific behaviors that...

CANINE ENRICHMENT

by Emily Coleman | January 12, 2023 | Canine Enrichment | 0 Comments

'WHY' IS CANINE ENRICHMENT NECESSARY? Canine Enrichment help burns energy that your dog is designed to expend through searching for food, shelter, and social contact. In our homes they have everything they need yet they often engage in behavior that is problematic...

COMMUNICATING CLEARLY

by Emily Coleman | January 12, 2023 | Learning Theory | 0 Comments

COMMUNICATING CLEARLY REQUIRES CONSISTEN CONSEQUENCES Communicating clearly means eliminating inconsistencies when interacting with your dog. Understanding what they perceive will make it easy for them to understand you correctly. It helps reduce stress for both the...

DESENSITIZATION AND COUNTER CONDITIONING

by Emily Coleman | January 11, 2023 | behavior modification, positive reinforcement | 0 Comments

Desensitization and counter-conditioning are interwoven into almost every aspect of dog training. Most often, though, these concepts are associated with behavior modification. It's very easy for dogs to feel overwhelmed and begin to form negative associations. Dogs...

CREATING POSITIVE ASSOCIATIONS

by Emily Coleman | January 11, 2023 | positive reinforcement | 0 Comments

POSITIVE ASSOCIATIONS START WITH THE FIRST IMPRESSION First impressions are everything! The initial interaction you have with something new will dictate your associations with that individual or thing going forward, particularly if it wasn't pleasant. You...

HIGH VALUE REINFORCERS

by Emily Coleman | January 11, 2023 | positive reinforcement | 0 Comments

Knowing which high value reinforcers your dog will work for will make your training journey easier. You'll want to learn what your dog enjoys so we can use that to pay them for good behavior. If they find what you offer unsuitable or even aversive they will disengage...

THE TRAINER SAID MY DOG IS ANXIOUS

by Emily Coleman | January 11, 2023 | Canine Anxiety, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

IS MY DOG ANXIOUS OR JUST EXCITED? All dogs experience anxiety or stress regularly. It can be hard for owners to identify when their dog is anxious because the signs can be subtle. Additionally, there are good kinds of stress, called eustress, which motivates our...

CONDITIONED REINFORCERS

EVENT MARKERS

LEASH HANDLING

MENTAL EXERCISE

CANINE ENRICHMENT

COMMUNICATING CLEARLY

DESENSITIZATION AND COUNTER CONDITIONING

CREATING POSITIVE ASSOCIATIONS

HIGH VALUE REINFORCERS

THE TRAINER SAID MY DOG IS ANXIOUS

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