Training is a MECHANICAL SKILL (Bob Bailey).
Rehearse your own mechanics (return of rewarding hand to starting position etc.) before rushing your dog into training.
MIX up your reinforcements Work with toys and food. A “click” means a reward is coming, not
just food. When rewarding behaviours with your dog away from you (ex.go outs or jumping) throw a toy. Use food only for those exercises that have the dog in a stationary position or close enough to you that you can feed without the dog breaking position.
Remember the click does NOT end the behaviour. BEHAVIOURS are shaped by CONSEQUENCES. (many)
Be aware of what is reinforcing your dog. Review and alter your list of reinforcers as your dog
grows up, especially the “activities that reinforce” section.
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