First time working a down with Millie. Such a good girl.
I loved working with this guy.
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Millie Down Stay
Teaching Millie the beginning of a down stay.
I will use the word command a couple times in error. I’m really giving cues, signals, etc. Because I’m focused on the emotional well-being of the dog, I need to be sure that my methods with the dog, and with the humans, is non-aversive. Terminology is part of that process.
Air Dog Down
Explaining how to begin a down / down stay.
I will use the word command a couple times in error. I’m really giving cues, signals, etc. Because I’m focused on the emotional well-being of the dog, I need to be sure that my methods with the dog, and with the humans, is non-aversive. Terminology is part of that process.
Millie and Tom working on down with lots of distractions.
Great job!!
First day working a down with Millie; just a lure, mark, reward and letting her figure it out.
I always have to make adjusts when working with dogs. Millie has some fear issues so I am very cognizant of making sure I have built credit with her and I’m not moving in to a fear space with her.
Great job, Millie!!
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What a great job Jean and Millie are doing with a loose lead walk!!! Superstars!!
⭐️ 💖 ⭐️
#looseleadwalking
#positivereinforcement
#noaversivetraining
#forcefreetraining
#enjoyyourwalk
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Motivating a Macaw 🦜
This guy would not interact with people without chasing them and nipping them (humans and animals) three months ago. A very unpleasant experience for the other beings. He always got a reaction from them (yelling, fear, running away) so it reinforced his behavior.
I used interactive games, food rewards, time out of his area, time interacting with people, time outside, etc.; all forms of positive reinforcement that he perceived as rewarding and motivating to change his behavior when interacting with other beings.
I also used negative punishment; taking away something that he perceived as rewarding or motivating. This included me removing myself from a training session or removing him from an area where people were gathered. This one was tricky because if he chose not to cooperate there was really no way to make him (As Jeremy Clayton referred to him - a can opener with feathers. 😁 So true.)
so timing was sometimes an issue.
As you can see in the videos he is a lot of fun, very intelligent and we have now formed a pretty good relationship.
You all know I LOVE the toughies.
🦜 💚
#noaversivetraining
#macawcommunication
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Motivating a Macaw 🦜
This guy would not interact with people without chasing them and nipping them (humans and animals) three months ago. A very unpleasant experience for the other beings. He always got a reaction from them (yelling, fear, running away) so it reinforced his behavior.
I used interactive games, food rewards, time out of his area, time interacting with people, time outside, etc.; all forms of positive reinforcement that he perceived as rewarding and motivating to change his behavior when interacting with other beings.
I also used negative punishment; taking away something that he perceived as rewarding or motivating. This included me removing myself from a training session or removing him from an area where people were gathered. This one was tricky because if he chose not to cooperate there was really no way to make him (As Jeremy Clayton referred to him - a can opener with feathers. 😁 So true.)
so timing was sometimes an issue.
As you can see in the videos he is a lot of fun, very intelligent and we have now formed a pretty good relationship.
You all know I LOVE the toughies.
🦜 💚
#noaversivetraining
#macawcommunication
1 of 3
Motivating a Macaw 🦜
This guy would not interact with people without chasing them and nipping them (humans and animals) three months ago. A very unpleasant experience for the other beings. He always got a reaction from them (yelling, fear, running away) so it reinforced his behavior.
I used interactive games, food rewards, time out of his area, time interacting with people, time outside, etc.; all forms of positive reinforcement that he perceived as rewarding and motivating to change his behavior when interacting with other beings.
I also used negative punishment; taking away something that he perceived as rewarding or motivating. This included me removing myself from a training session or removing him from an area where people were gathered. This one was tricky because if he chose not to cooperate there was really no way to make him (As Jeremy Clayton referred to him - a can opener with feathers. 😁 So true.)
so timing was sometimes an issue.
As you can see in the videos he is a lot of fun, very intelligent and we have now formed a pretty good relationship.
You all know I LOVE the toughies.
🦜 💚
#noaversivetraining
#macawcommunication
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This is Millie. 💘
I have worked with Millie a few times with lots of high value rewards (hotdogs because she is highly motivated by them - no bun) always accompanied by lots of love and praise.
My phrase to new clients usually is something like, “Initially, I’m going to buy their love, and I’m ok with that.” Sometimes, I throw a phrase in there about it being similar to visiting grandma’s house because for me, going to my grandparent’s house was the best.
Millie is two years old and has a history. She, unfortunately, did not receive any kind of socialization with people, experiences or other environmental situations. She is weary and afraid of every movement, sound, reflection, surface - you know - life.
She has no experience entering and exiting doors, garages - well - everything you see in this video, with the exception of Harley, my right hand man. She is somewhat comfortable around dogs, but has some interesting behaviors there too, but that’s another post.
Anyway…
I know - I’m all over the place.
What I’m really trying to show you in this video (series of videos) is WHY I ‘buy’ their love - and trust - up front.
➡️ It earns me credits. ⬅️
This situation was not planned. I just took advantage of an opportunity. You can see that Millie is very concerned about the garage. I have no food rewards, but I have built enough credit with her through rewards, praise and love, that she - along with Harley’s support - was willing to be a little uncomfortable and take on this challenge. She was willing to step out of her comfort zone and try a new skill because she trusted me - because I always come with rewards be it food, praise, love, etc.
This is an example of how you train while keeping the emotional needs of the dog as center focus.
This is how you train using force free methods.
This is how you keep training, behavior modification, etc., positive.
Great job, Millie!!
Great job, Harley.
💖💖💖
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This is Millie. 💘
I have worked with Millie a few times with lots of high value rewards (hotdogs because she is highly motivated by them - no bun) always accompanied by lots of love and praise.
My phrase to new clients usually is something like, “Initially, I’m going to buy their love, and I’m ok with that.” Sometimes, I throw a phrase in there about it being similar to visiting grandma’s house because for me, going to my grandparent’s house was the best.
Millie is two years old and has a history. She, unfortunately, did not receive any kind of socialization with people, experiences or other environmental situations. She is weary and afraid of every movement, sound, reflection, surface - you know - life.
She has no experience entering and exiting doors, garages - well - everything you see in this video, with the exception of Harley, my right hand man. She is somewhat comfortable around dogs, but has some interesting behaviors there too, but that’s another post.
Anyway…
I know - I’m all over the place.
What I’m really trying to show you in this video (series of videos) is WHY I ‘buy’ their love - and trust - up front.
➡️ It earns me credits. ⬅️
This situation was not planned. I just took advantage of an opportunity. You can see that Millie is very concerned about the garage. I have no food rewards, but I have built enough credit with her through rewards, praise and love, that she - along with Harley’s support - was willing to be a little uncomfortable and take on this challenge. She was willing to step out of her comfort zone and try a new skill because she trusted me - because I always come with rewards be it food, praise, love, etc.
This is an example of how you train while keeping the emotional needs of the dog as center focus.
This is how you train using force free methods.
This is how you keep training, behavior modification, etc., positive.
Great job, Millie!!
Great job, Harley.
💖💖💖
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This is Millie. 💘
I have worked with Millie a few times with lots of high value rewards (hotdogs because she is highly motivated by them - no bun) always accompanied by lots of love and praise.
My phrase to new clients usually is something like, “Initially, I’m going to buy their love, and I’m ok with that.” Sometimes, I throw a phrase in there about it being similar to visiting grandma’s house because for me, going to my grandparent’s house was the best.
Millie is two years old and has a history. She, unfortunately, did not receive any kind of socialization with people, experiences or other environmental situations. She is weary and afraid of every movement, sound, reflection, surface - you know - life.
She has no experience entering and exiting doors, garages - well - everything you see in this video, with the exception of Harley, my right hand man. She is somewhat comfortable around dogs, but has some interesting behaviors there too, but that’s another post.
Anyway…
I know - I’m all over the place.
What I’m really trying to show you in this video (series of videos) is WHY I ‘buy’ their love - and trust - up front.
➡️ It earns me credits. ⬅️
This situation was not planned. I just took advantage of an opportunity. You can see that Millie is very concerned about the garage. I have no food rewards, but I have built enough credit with her through rewards, praise and love, that she - along with Harley’s support - was willing to be a little uncomfortable and take on this challenge. She was willing to step out of her comfort zone and try a new skill because she trusted me - because I always come with rewards be it food, praise, love, etc.
This is an example of how you train while keeping the emotional needs of the dog as center focus.
This is how you train using force free methods.
This is how you keep training, behavior modification, etc., positive.
Great job, Millie!!
Great job, Harley.
💖💖💖
# 1 of 4
This is Millie. 💘
I have worked with Millie a few times with lots of high value rewards (hotdogs because she is highly motivated by them - no bun) always accompanied by lots of love and praise.
My phrase to new clients usually is something like, “Initially, I’m going to buy their love, and I’m ok with that.” Sometimes, I throw a phrase in there about it being similar to visiting grandma’s house because for me, going to my grandparent’s house was the best.
Millie is two years old and has a history. She, unfortunately, did not receive any kind of socialization with people, experiences or other environmental situations. She is weary and afraid of every movement, sound, reflection, surface - you know - life.
She has no experience entering and exiting doors, garages - well - everything you see in this video, with the exception of Harley, my right hand man. She is somewhat comfortable around dogs, but has some interesting behaviors there too, but that’s another post.
Anyway…
I know - I’m all over the place.
What I’m really trying to show you in this video (series of videos) is WHY I ‘buy’ their love - and trust - up front.
➡️ It earns me credits. ⬅️
This situation was not planned. I just took advantage of an opportunity. You can see that Millie is very concerned about the garage. I have no food rewards, but I have built enough credit with her through rewards, praise and love, that she - along with Harley’s support - was willing to be a little uncomfortable and take on this challenge. She was willing to step out of her comfort zone and try a new skill because she trusted me - because I always come with rewards be it food, praise, love, etc.
This is an example of how you train while keeping the emotional needs of the dog as center focus.
This is how you train using force free methods.
This is how you keep training, behavior modification, etc., positive.
Great job, Millie!!
Great job, Harley.
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This is an AWESOME example of teaching leash skills using positive reinforcement.
Great job Millie, Tom and Jean!!!
💝💗💖
#looseleadwalking
#leashskills
#noaversivetraining
‼️ I was so excited I forgot to attach the video initially.
🤣😂🤣
Always look at the whole dog when working with them. Mille was not physically tired, but she was getting mentally tired. I try to let the dog tell me what they are, and are not, ready for.
*Note: After a brief pause, Millie was all in.
Leash Skills With Millie
This is the first time I’ve worked with Millie on this exercise - the beginning stages of leash skills.
Steps I have taken:
•building our relationship
•determining her high value reward
•teaching her a mark
•allowing her to be a thinking dog
•no aversive techniques
She will acquire this skill in no time.
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