Information will always stick better if the dog (or person) thinks it's their idea. So, during the training process, sometimes it's important to give them a moment to process everything and make the decision themselves. This will not only help them retain the information better, but it teaches them to slow down and think, as opposed to simply acting. This will also increase their focus on me and increase my value.
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Teaching our dogs to respect each other's space is one of the most important parts of socialization.
We never want to put our dogs in a situation where they feel unsafe, or like we, as the humans, can't handle things. If a dog doesn't trust the human to protect them, they'll feel the need to protect themselves, even if it's not a real threat. So, especially in a multi dog household, it's important that we prove to them that we CAN and WILL maintain order.
The "Place" cue is a great way to do this. Each dog has a job, which is to remain on the Place cot. So there's no question in the other dogs' mind as to what they're doing or going to do. They can each feel safe and secure with their high value items, knowing that we will advocate for them. They get used to being around other dogs while they're eating, as well. So this exercise may seem cute, but it serves a practical function when it comes to maintaining our relationship. ❤️💕
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Until a dog or puppy can be trusted to not chew on things or practice undesired behaviors, this is a prime example of why they should be confined. That doesn't necessarily mean a crate (it could be a playpen, or even an empty room), but rather that we need to be able to restrict their ability to practice these things until we CAN trust them.
**I don't mention the possibility of physical harm to the dogs because I felt that was pretty obvious haha
Oftentimes people will put the dog or puppy in the crate, they start crying/whining, the person infers that the dog doesn't like it, and so they let them out. They may try again, but since the dog has already learned that crying/whining will get them out, they're even faster to start. So this confirms in the person's mind that the crate is a negative thing.
What we want to do, however, is to condition them to feeling like the crate is a GOOD thing. Exercises like this can help with that.
Then, as the dog becomes more comfortable, we can do the same exercise except with closing and opening the door. Then we can start working on leaving the room for short periods, and build up from there. That's how we change the crate from an empty room into a bedroom. ❤️💕
**For a more detailed breakdown of how to condition the dog to the crate in a way that prevents whining, check out the link in the comments.
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One of the biggest mistakes people often make, especially with the "Place" cue, is getting rid of the treats too early. Yes, we will ween them off the treats so we don't need them forever, but we don't want to do that too soon.
Just because the dog is doing great for a few days or even a couple of weeks doesn't mean that they KNOW the behavior yet; we want these things to become ingrained habits, and that takes time and consistency. How much time depends on the dog.
Another thing to note is that, the dog may be doing great when we're home alone, but once we start adding in distractions we want to treat it as if it's a new behavior that we're just learning. That means that we want to continue using our treats and reward for each successful step of the process.
After the dog has shown that they can successfully focus on us and the task at hand when around distractions every time, THEN we can start to ween them off the treats. But if we do it too soon, the dog has other habits that they've been practicing far longer, and that are far more appealing (such as rushing to the door and jumping), so they can easily start to revert back to those. So we want to ensure that the habits we build are more practiced and more ingrained than the habits they created for themselves.
Again, I'm not saying we want to use treats forever. We will eventually get rid of them, but in the beginning part of the process, when they're still learning, we don't want to get rid of them too soon.
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One of the biggest mistakes people often make, especially with the "Place" cue, is getting rid of the treats too early. Yes, we will ween them off the treats so we don't need them forever, but we don't want to do that too soon.
Just because the dog is doing great for a few days or even a couple of weeks doesn't mean that they KNOW the behavior yet; we want these things to become ingrained habits, and that takes time and consistency. How much time depends on the dog.
Another thing to note is that, the dog may be doing great when we're home alone, but once we start adding in distractions we want to treat it as if it's a new behavior that we're just learning. That means that we want to continue using our treats and reward for each successful step of the process.
After the dog has shown that they can successfully focus on us and the task at hand when around distractions every time, THEN we can start to ween them off the treats. But if we do it too soon, the dog has other habits that they've been practicing far longer, and that are far more appealing (such as rushing to the door and jumping), so they can easily start to revert back to those. So we want to ensure that the habits we build are more practiced and more ingrained than the habits they created for themselves.
Again, I'm not saying we want to use treats forever. We will eventually get rid of them, but in the beginning part of the process, when they're still learning, we don't want to get rid of them too soon.
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One of the biggest mistakes people often make, especially with the "Place" cue, is getting rid of the treats too early. Yes, we will ween them off the treats so we don't need them forever, but we don't want to do that too soon.
Just because the dog is doing great for a few days or even a couple of weeks doesn't mean that they KNOW the behavior yet; we want these things to become ingrained habits, and that takes time and consistency. How much time depends on the dog.
Another thing to note is that, the dog may be doing great when we're home alone, but once we start adding in distractions we want to treat it as if it's a new behavior that we're just learning. That means that we want to continue using our treats and reward for each successful step of the process.
After the dog has shown that they can successfully focus on us and the task at hand when around distractions every time, THEN we can start to ween them off the treats. But if we do it too soon, the dog has other habits that they've been practicing far longer, and that are far more appealing (such as rushing to the door and jumping), so they can easily start to revert back to those. So we want to ensure that the habits we build are more practiced and more ingrained than the habits they created for themselves.
Again, I'm not saying we want to use treats forever. We will eventually get rid of them, but in the beginning part of the process, when they're still learning, we don't want to get rid of them too soon.
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One of the biggest mistakes people often make, especially with the "Place" cue, is getting rid of the treats too early. Yes, we will ween them off the treats so we don't need them forever, but we don't want to do that too soon.
Just because the dog is doing great for a few days or even a couple of weeks doesn't mean that they KNOW the behavior yet; we want these things to become ingrained habits, and that takes time and consistency. How much time depends on the dog.
Another thing to note is that, the dog may be doing great when we're home alone, but once we start adding in distractions we want to treat it as if it's a new behavior that we're just learning. That means that we want to continue using our treats and reward for each successful step of the process.
After the dog has shown that they can successfully focus on us and the task at hand when around distractions every time, THEN we can start to ween them off the treats. But if we do it too soon, the dog has other habits that they've been practicing far longer, and that are far more appealing (such as rushing to the door and jumping), so they can easily start to revert back to those. So we want to ensure that the habits we build are more practiced and more ingrained than the habits they created for themselves.
Again, I'm not saying we want to use treats forever. We will eventually get rid of them, but in the beginning part of the process, when they're still learning, we don't want to get rid of them too soon.
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When dealing with a #reactivedog, we're actually using the same process that was used to create the reactivity in the first place. The dog, for whatever reason, has practiced this behavior around the stimuli that it's now become a habit and a reflex. It's to the point where, even if there's no need to feel that anxiety, the very presence of the stimulus changes their emotional state. So we want to do the same thing, except with more appropriate behaviors.
Predictability is going to be your best friend with #reactivedog. We want them to know exactly what they should do in the presence of the stimulus before we even bring them around it. We also want to know what their threshold is (the distance they have to be away from the stimuli before they can't stop themselves from reacting). This is so that WE know exactly when, and what, we should do in the presence of the stimulus.
Predictability will help both the dog and the human begin to develop new associations with that thing, so they can become a better team. In doing so, we can start to develop habits and reflexes within both members of the team in order to help the dog change their perceptions and emotional response.
****To see the rest of this video, click the link in the comments ❤️💕
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When dealing with a #reactivedog, we're actually using the same process that was used to create the reactivity in the first place. The dog, for whatever reason, has practiced this behavior around the stimuli that it's now become a habit and a reflex. It's to the point where, even if there's no need to feel that anxiety, the very presence of the stimulus changes their emotional state. So we want to do the same thing, except with more appropriate behaviors.
Predictability is going to be your best friend with #reactivedog. We want them to know exactly what they should do in the presence of the stimulus before we even bring them around it. We also want to know what their threshold is (the distance they have to be away from the stimuli before they can't stop themselves from reacting). This is so that WE know exactly when, and what, we should do in the presence of the stimulus.
Predictability will help both the dog and the human begin to develop new associations with that thing, so they can become a better team. In doing so, we can start to develop habits and reflexes within both members of the team in order to help the dog change their perceptions and emotional response.
****To see the rest of this video, click the link in the comments ❤️💕
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When dealing with a #reactivedog, we're actually using the same process that was used to create the reactivity in the first place. The dog, for whatever reason, has practiced this behavior around the stimuli that it's now become a habit and a reflex. It's to the point where, even if there's no need to feel that anxiety, the very presence of the stimulus changes their emotional state. So we want to do the same thing, except with more appropriate behaviors.
Predictability is going to be your best friend with #reactivedog. We want them to know exactly what they should do in the presence of the stimulus before we even bring them around it. We also want to know what their threshold is (the distance they have to be away from the stimuli before they can't stop themselves from reacting). This is so that WE know exactly when, and what, we should do in the presence of the stimulus.
Predictability will help both the dog and the human begin to develop new associations with that thing, so they can become a better team. In doing so, we can start to develop habits and reflexes within both members of the team in order to help the dog change their perceptions and emotional response.
****To see the rest of this video, click the link in the comments ❤️💕
#dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #dogreactivity
When dealing with a #reactivedog, we're actually using the same process that was used to create the reactivity in the first place. The dog, for whatever reason, has practiced this behavior around the stimuli that it's now become a habit and a reflex. It's to the point where, even if there's no need to feel that anxiety, the very presence of the stimulus changes their emotional state. So we want to do the same thing, except with more appropriate behaviors.
Predictability is going to be your best friend with #reactivedog. We want them to know exactly what they should do in the presence of the stimulus before we even bring them around it. We also want to know what their threshold is (the distance they have to be away from the stimuli before they can't stop themselves from reacting). This is so that WE know exactly when, and what, we should do in the presence of the stimulus.
Predictability will help both the dog and the human begin to develop new associations with that thing, so they can become a better team. In doing so, we can start to develop habits and reflexes within both members of the team in order to help the dog change their perceptions and emotional response.
****To see the rest of this video, click the link in the comments ❤️💕
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I often say, "If you wouldn't let a toddler do it, you probably shouldn't let a puppy do it."
Oftentimes, when a dog or puppy develops bad habits in the home, it's because they were given too much unsupervised freedom.
The leash gives us the ability to show them what's appropriate or inappropriate in each area of the house. Dogs get better at what they practice, so we want to ensure that they're only practicing acceptable behaviors. Then, just like with toddlers, we can start slowly giving them more and more freedom as they prove that they can handle it without hurting themselves or something else.
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I often say, "If you wouldn't let a toddler do it, you probably shouldn't let a puppy do it."
Oftentimes, when a dog or puppy develops bad habits in the home, it's because they were given too much unsupervised freedom.
The leash gives us the ability to show them what's appropriate or inappropriate in each area of the house. Dogs get better at what they practice, so we want to ensure that they're only practicing acceptable behaviors. Then, just like with toddlers, we can start slowly giving them more and more freedom as they prove that they can handle it without hurting themselves or something else.
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I often say, "If you wouldn't let a toddler do it, you probably shouldn't let a puppy do it."
Oftentimes, when a dog or puppy develops bad habits in the home, it's because they were given too much unsupervised freedom.
The leash gives us the ability to show them what's appropriate or inappropriate in each area of the house. Dogs get better at what they practice, so we want to ensure that they're only practicing acceptable behaviors. Then, just like with toddlers, we can start slowly giving them more and more freedom as they prove that they can handle it without hurting themselves or something else.
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I often say, "If you wouldn't let a toddler do it, you probably shouldn't let a puppy do it."
Oftentimes, when a dog or puppy develops bad habits in the home, it's because they were given too much unsupervised freedom.
The leash gives us the ability to show them what's appropriate or inappropriate in each area of the house. Dogs get better at what they practice, so we want to ensure that they're only practicing acceptable behaviors. Then, just like with toddlers, we can start slowly giving them more and more freedom as they prove that they can handle it without hurting themselves or something else.
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If you're trying to drain your dog's energy, the walk is one of the most important things we can do. Not only is it physically enriching, as discussed in this video, but it's mentally enriching, as well, because the dog has to constantly remind themselves to stay at your pace.
And, perhaps the most important part, it's the ultimate bonding activity between dog and human. Dogs are migratory animals, meaning that they've physically and mentally evolved to travel long distances, usually in a group. But the groups they travel in aren't strangers, they're family members. So by joining them on this journey to fulfill their physical and mental needs, we're solidifying ourselves as part of the family. So the walk is about far more than just exercising or draining their energy, it's also about building and maintaining the relationship between the dog and their human. ❤️💕
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If you're trying to drain your dog's energy, the walk is one of the most important things we can do. Not only is it physically enriching, as discussed in this video, but it's mentally enriching, as well, because the dog has to constantly remind themselves to stay at your pace.
And, perhaps the most important part, it's the ultimate bonding activity between dog and human. Dogs are migratory animals, meaning that they've physically and mentally evolved to travel long distances, usually in a group. But the groups they travel in aren't strangers, they're family members. So by joining them on this journey to fulfill their physical and mental needs, we're solidifying ourselves as part of the family. So the walk is about far more than just exercising or draining their energy, it's also about building and maintaining the relationship between the dog and their human. ❤️💕
#dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #dogwalking
If you're trying to drain your dog's energy, the walk is one of the most important things we can do. Not only is it physically enriching, as discussed in this video, but it's mentally enriching, as well, because the dog has to constantly remind themselves to stay at your pace.
And, perhaps the most important part, it's the ultimate bonding activity between dog and human. Dogs are migratory animals, meaning that they've physically and mentally evolved to travel long distances, usually in a group. But the groups they travel in aren't strangers, they're family members. So by joining them on this journey to fulfill their physical and mental needs, we're solidifying ourselves as part of the family. So the walk is about far more than just exercising or draining their energy, it's also about building and maintaining the relationship between the dog and their human. ❤️💕
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