High Value Reward
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🔎 Finding Your Dog’s High-Value Reward: It’s Not Always Food! 🐾
🦮 When training your dog, finding the right reward is key to success. But did you know that not all dogs are motivated by treats? For some dogs, food might be just “meh,” and something else could work much better.
🎾 Here’s why discovering your dog’s high-value reward matters:
🐕 Motivation Drives Learning
Dogs are more likely to engage and learn when they’re working for something they truly love. For some, it’s chicken, cheese, sausages or liver cake, but for others, it might be a favorite toy, a game of tug, or even just some enthusiastic praise.
🐕 Not All Rewards Are Equal
What works in a low-distraction environment (like kibble at home) might not work in a high-distraction setting, like a park. In those situations, you’ll need something extra exciting, like a special treat or a fun activity.
🐕 It Builds a Stronger Connection
When you reward your dog with something they truly enjoy, it strengthens your bond and makes training a more positive experience for both of you.
💡 How to Discover Your Dog’s High-Value Reward:
1️⃣ Test different options: Try treats, toys, praise, or playtime.
2️⃣ Observe their enthusiasm: What gets their tail wagging the most?
3️⃣ Adjust based on the environment: Use higher-value rewards in more challenging situations.
💡 Remember, every dog is unique, and what’s “high value” for one might not be for another. Take the time to figure out what really excites your dog, and watch your training sessions transform!
🐕🦺 What’s your dog’s favorite reward? Share in the comments below! 🐶✨
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ℹ️ Why Less is More in Dog Training: Avoid Overloading Your Dog with Cues
🗣️ When training your dog, it’s tempting to repeat cues like “Sit, sit, sit!” or add unnecessary words like “Buddy, sit down right now, okay?” But did you know this can actually confuse your dog? Here’s why:
🐾 Dogs Thrive on Clarity
Dogs don’t understand language like we do—they respond to clear, consistent cues paired with actions or rewards. If you add too many words, your dog might not know which part to focus on.
🤯 Repetition Can Backfire
If you repeat a cue multiple times, your dog might learn they don’t need to respond the first time. For example, if you always say “sit” three times, your dog might wait until the third cue to actually sit.
🤔 Confusion Slows Progress
When cues are inconsistent or cluttered, your dog has to work harder to figure out what you want. This can delay learning and lead to frustration for both of you.
💡 How to Fix It:
✅ Stick to one-word cues (e.g., “Sit,” “Down,” “Come”).
✅ Say the cue once and give your dog time to respond.
✅ Use clear, consistent body language.
✅ Reward your dog immediately for the correct response.
💯 Remember, training is about building trust and communication. Simplify your cues, and you’ll see faster progress and a happier, more confident dog! 🐶
Puppy Training
Why Training Your Puppy is Essential for Their Growth and Happiness 🐶
Bringing a puppy into your life is exciting, but did you know that training them is one of the most important things you can do for their development? Here’s why:
1️⃣ Builds a Strong Bond
Training is a chance to spend quality time with your pup, creating trust and a deeper connection. Your puppy will look to you for guidance and feel safe knowing they can rely on you.
2️⃣ Encourages Socialisation
Teaching your puppy how to behave around people, other dogs, and new environments helps them grow into a confident, well-adjusted adult dog.
3️⃣ Boosts Their Mental Health
Puppies thrive on mental stimulation. Learning new cues, tricks, and routines keeps their minds sharp and prevents boredom (which can lead to destructive behaviours).
4️⃣ Promotes Safety
A well-trained puppy is less likely to run into dangerous situations or engage in harmful behaviours. Cues like “come,” “stay,” and “leave it” can literally save their life.
5️⃣ Lays the Foundation for a Happy Life
Good manners learned during training make everyday life smoother for you and your pup—whether it’s walking nicely on a lead, welcoming guests, or traveling together.
Training isn’t just about teaching cues; it’s about nurturing your puppy’s potential and ensuring they have the best possible start in life. Start early, stay consistent, and always train with kindness and patience. 🐾
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🗣️ Recall 🗣️
🗣️ Using your dog’s recall cue sparingly and strategically is key to maintaining its effectiveness, especially in situations where it really matters for your dog’s safety.
Here’s why you shouldn’t overuse it for everyday, non-essential moments (like calling them inside):
1️⃣ Preserves Importance: Recall is a critical skill that can protect your dog in risky situations, like avoiding cars or staying away from other dogs. If your dog starts to associate the cue with everyday, non-urgent moments, they might take it less seriously.
2️⃣ Prevents Recall Fatigue: If your dog hears their recall cue every time they need to come inside, they may get tired of it and even learn to ignore it. By saving it for specific situations, you keep it fresh and compelling.
3️⃣ Reduces Negative Associations: If you only use recall to end something fun (like playing outside), your dog might start associating it with the end of enjoyment. Instead, try to make “come” positive by using it for rewards and fun moments so it keeps a positive connotation.
4️⃣ Keeps Training Sharp: When used only in key moments, recall training stays sharp. Regularly practicing it with intentional rewards and positive reinforcement makes it more likely your dog will respond quickly and reliably when it’s needed most.
5️⃣ For casual situations, try using other cues like “inside” or simply call their name without using the recall cue. This way, your recall cue remains your dog’s most reliable cue lfor their safety and your peace of mind.
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🦮 Walking your dog should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience for both of you, but we all know how challenging it can be when your dog constantly pulls on the lead. That's why I wanted to share some tips on proactively training your dog to loose lead walk!
🐕🦺 Loose lead walking means your dog walks beside you with a loose lead, without pulling. This not only makes walks more enjoyable but also strengthens your bond and enhances safety. Here’s how proactive training can help:
🐶 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕:
Begin training as soon as possible, using the same techniques every time. Consistency is key to reinforcing good behaviour.
🥩𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕:
Reward your dog with treats and praise when they walk beside you without pulling. Positive reinforcement encourages them to repeat the good behavior.
🛑 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕:
If your dog starts to pull, stop walking immediately. Use your treat to lure them back to your side but don’t reward until you start walking again. You’re rewarding for your dog walking by your side not the coming back. If you reward your dog each time they come back to your side once they’ve pulled, this will cause your dog to ping pong.
🌲 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑬𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔:
Start in a quiet area with few distractions, then gradually introduce more challenging environments as your dog improves.
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