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In the second installment of three part series exploring the nuances of reinforcement Sarah dives into negative reinforcement. Can negative reinforcement be part of a humane training plan? If so, when is it best utilized? All this, practical application, and more.
In the second installment of three part series exploring the nuances of reinforcement Sarah dives into negative reinforcement. Can negative reinforcement be part of a humane training plan? If so, when
In the first of a three part series exploring nuances of reinforcement, Sarah talks about what she calls the 1:1 ratio of behavior : reinforcement. When we are training or maintaining behavior we need to always maintain a 1: 1 ratio and what that looks like varies based on the learner, the task, and the payout. A seemingly simple unit of behavior might require a big payout and that payout is not a jackpot if it is simply the appropriate amount of reinforcement owed for the behavioral input given.
In the first of a three part series exploring nuances of reinforcement, Sarah talks about what she calls the 1:1 ratio of behavior : reinforcement. When we are training or maintaining behavior we need
REPLAY: Is there a time and a place to intentionally utilize one type of learning over another in dog training? Can you ever be operating in only one learning form?
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In about an hour! Tonight we are talking about when antecedent changes will be enough to change behavior and when added training or skills will be required. I will be looking at this through the lens of some recent things I have worked through with my own puppy, Carson.
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We talk a lot about “management” in dog training but what is it, actually? When is management just training? When is training NOT management? Is this all just semantics? All this and more with Julianna DeWillems.
We talk a lot about “management” in dog training but what is it, actually? When is management just training? When is training NOT management? Is this all just semantics? All this and more with Juliann
Do dogs need to tolerate frustration to live successfully in the human world? Do they need to tolerate frustration in order to be successful in sports? What even IS frustration tolerance?
Do dogs need to tolerate frustration to live successfully in the human world? Do they need to tolerate frustration in order to be successful in sports? What even IS frustration tolerance? https://sa
Should dog trainers be training dogs, or is it ok for us to focus our efforts elsewhere? Are sports the best inroad to hands-on work? What standards should we hold our mentors to, and should we have mentors? All this and more with industry leader Kelly Gorman Dunbar.
Should dog trainers be training dogs, or is it ok for us to focus our efforts elsewhere? Are sports the best inroad to hands-on work? What standards should we hold our mentors to, and should we have m
As a field (and as dog owners), we are often talking about different things when we refer to “separation anxiety.” But is isolation phobia the same as hyperattachment? Are some dogs just upset about confinement, and not about isolation? And what about FOMO? Buckle up for a nuanced and in-depth conversation about the entire suite of behaviors we call “separation anxiety” with Karishma Warr, the co-founder and head of behavior at Calm Canine Academy. Sarah and Karishma dig into when a dog’s behavior warrants suspended absences with desensitization, when it doesn’t, and what all behavior cases can use more of.
As a field (and as dog owners), we are often talking about different things when we refer to “separation anxiety.” But is isolation phobia the same as hyperattachment? Are some dogs just upset about c
McCarthyism in US history names a time when unfounded persecution availed. Being afraid to show our training or speak about what we are doing is the current era of dog training because of similar unfounded persecution. When dog trainers accuse each other of not being positive enough, as is rampant in dog social media circles, we only serve to harm each other and the industry.
McCarthyism in US history names a time when unfounded persecution availed. Being afraid to show our training or speak about what we are doing is the current era of dog training because of similar unfo
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In one hour, 5pm pacific, it’s all about what we call “start buttons” in training. I have thoughts, and if you learned about this from me more than a couple years ago, they’ve changed a lot.
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In this crossover episode with The K9 Conservationists Podcast, Sarah sits down with Kayla Fratt CDBC to discuss a recent problem Kayla faced in the field with her detection dog Barley. What started as a conversation via text between friends became an educational and geeky conversation about what to do when things go wrong, how we can adjust behavioral outcomes with reinforcement, how much it matters to understand behavior chains when working complex tasks, and so much more.
In this crossover episode with The K9 Conservationists Podcast, Sarah sits down with Kayla Fratt CDBC to discuss a recent problem Kayla faced in the field with her detection dog Barley. What started a
As behavior professionals we need to be proficient in the areas of environmental management, enrichment, and also dog training. But we are not a master of all three we might lean too heavily on one or two of them while forgoing the third, sometimes to the detriment of the case. Join Sarah in an exploration of each of these areas through the lens of practical examples.
As behavior professionals we need to be proficient in the areas of environmental management, enrichment, and also dog training. But we are not a master of all three we might lean too heavily on one or
Well *I* was riveted and fully enjoying my entire recording with Kayla Fratt but somebody else apparently wasn’t.
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In this episode Sarah outlines what she did to change her personal dog’s behavior regarding horseback riders. Once a shrieking, lunging, inconsolable mess, now a model trail citizen, Rayya the Icelandic Sheepdog is the star of this episode.
In this episode Sarah outlines what she did to change her personal dog’s behavior regarding horseback riders. Once a shrieking, lunging, inconsolable mess, now a model trail citizen, Rayya the Iceland
In the third and final (maybe?) installment of the least intrusive principle series Sarah explores what choice and agency have to do with intrusiveness.
In the third and final (maybe?) installment of the least intrusive principle series Sarah explores what choice and agency have to do with intrusiveness. Degrees of freedom: https://www.researchgate
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The topic tonight is reinforcement at play in reactivity and how we can be smart about it.
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In this second installment exploring the principle of least intrusiveness Sarah explores her own checklist for being sure her behavior change plans are low on the intrusion scale and still high in effectiveness. This is the practical application episode that relies on the listener having already worked through the part one episode.
In this second installment exploring the principle of least intrusiveness Sarah explores her own checklist for being sure her behavior change plans are low on the intrusion scale and still high in eff
The dog training and behavior industry is all abuzz with the conversation of ethics. A field that largely adhered to the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) principle is now divided once more on this stance. But what does it truly mean to be least intrusive? Doesn’t “least intrusive” imply minimally aversive? Do we need a new model entirely, as those in favor of the newer LIFE (least inhibitive, functionally effective) principle propose? In part one Sarah delves into what it might mean to be least intrusive, and sets the background for the part two conversation which will go into practical applications.
The dog training and behavior industry is all abuzz with the conversation of ethics. A field that largely adhered to the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) principle is now divided once more o
Join Sarah as she discusses common pitfalls in pre-run rituals for agility (and other sport) dogs. Should you feed a lot of treats before you run? Should you try to minimize your dog’s exposure to the environment? What about tug? All this and more, and check out the Crate to Gate webinar either as part of the Ringside Skills bundle OR as part of your community membership.
Join Sarah as she discusses common pitfalls in pre-run rituals for agility (and other sport) dogs. Should you feed a lot of treats before you run? Should you try to minimize your dog’s exposure to the
The second half of Sarah’s conversation with Monique Feyrecilde, a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty in behavior whose book Cooperative Veterinary Care is finally available for purchase. In this episode Sarah and Monique get deeper into things that can be practically done to help dogs that struggle at the vet, as well as a few philosophical meanderings.
The second half of Sarah’s conversation with Monique Feyrecilde, a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty in behavior whose book Cooperative Veterinary Care is finally available for purchase.
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Join return guest Monique Feyrecilde, a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty in behavior to discuss all things support for dogs in the vet clinic. The long-awaited second edition of her book Cooperative Veterinary Care is here, and Sarah could not wait to discuss it on the podcast with Monique. From simple things that can be done right away to help your dog at the vet to complex training, this book, and this conversation has it all.
Join return guest Monique Feyrecilde, a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty in behavior to discuss all things support for dogs in the vet clinic. The long-awaited second edition of her boo
Is it ok to withhold toys to produce more drive for them? Are we sometimes producing welfare deficits to our advantage with our sport dogs? The answers might surprise you in this replay.
Is it ok to withhold toys to produce more drive for them? Are we sometimes producing welfare deficits to our advantage with our sport dogs? The answers might surprise you. Sign up for courses and jo
If you have worked with Sarah in person you might have heard her tell a handler “only one of you is allowed to be a sh*tshow.” This is her tongue in cheek way of communicating the when the environment is challenging, at least one end of the leash must have the skills to face those challenges. Of course, in an ideal world, both the dog and handler have the skills required for the challenged they are faced with, but we simply do not live in an ideal world!
If you have worked with Sarah in person you might have heard her tell a handler “only one of you is allowed to be a sh*tshow.” This is her tongue in cheek way of communicating the when the environment
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Barking never means one thing; we always have to consider the conditions under which barking is occurring to know how to best respond. Some dogs are perfectly happy while barking, and some are distressed. And what about the social pressure to keep our dogs quiet? Sarah’s renewed thoughts on barking, thanks to her Icelandic Sheepdog, Rayya, are here for you.
Barking never means one thing; we always have to consider the conditions under which barking is occurring to know how to best respond. Some dogs are perfectly happy while barking, and some are distres
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This week's podcast was a replay on self regulation. I chat about how vital it is in humans but also with dogs and how to work on self regulation with your dogs. Listen to the full episode here ➡ https://bit.ly/3QSffJ5
Is your dog shut down, stressed, unfit, or sick? Listen to my latest podcast about Hidden Potential and how we can help you and your dog through it! Listen to this episode here ➡ https://bit.ly/3bOiQJn Sign up for Hidden Potential course here ➡ https://bit.ly/3PdX3Je
Happy Crating Dos and Don’ts Traditional methods of allowing the puppy to "cry it out" or worse, create a cue for distress. Other programs create cues for excitement and arousal. Happy Crating creates the cue for relaxation. Take my self study course on happy crating for only $47! Sign up here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3AaY3t1
When it comes to dog sports, my values really come down to one thing… I will not cause you pain and I will not scare you to teach this sport. Learn more about dog sports and values by listening to my latest podcast. 🔊Click here to listen now https://bit.ly/3BKxMTD
Is your dog checked out from work? Reluctant from work? Do they sometimes quit while you're training? If so, let's tap into your dog's hidden potential. To learn more, listen to the full podcast here ➡ https://bit.ly/3BW2c5t To sign up for the Hidden Potential: Tapping Your Reluctant Dog's Talents course, click here ➡ https://bit.ly/3PdX3Je
A couple things that we must never do... 1) Ask the question and not accept the answer. Don't ask if "no" isn't an okay answer at that time. 2) Trick your dog! Learn more about this things with today's podcast replay on Teenage Tyrants. Listen here now ➡️ https://bit.ly/3z7Rky5 Want to know more about surviving those teenage tyrant years? Take my course Teenage Tyrants: Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence. Enrollment is open now and class begins on August 1st! Enroll now here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3nOCibv
When you jackpot you tend to slow your learning down. You tend to interrupt the thinking/learning process the dog is having.When you use hierarchical reinforcement you can have a much smoother process. Learn more here about hierarchical reinforcement by listening to the full podcast here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3yKKkak
The question was “I've just started decompression walks with our two BCs and the 9yo boy Zephyr likes being paid for check-ins a LOT and won't leave my side. Any tips?” Listen to my podcast about recalls here -> https://bit.ly/3aD5gIk . . #recall #autocheckins #cogdog #cogdogradio
When a dog makes an error that you perceive to be arousal related, simply withholding reinforcement can actually crank up those feelings and create bigger problems for you on the next rep (that's because often what we label arousal is actually desperation or anticipation regarding reinforcers). But, reinforcing behaviors you don't wish to see repeated will get you into a whole lot of trouble down the line. So, if NOT paying is bad, and paying is also bad, what are you supposed to do? First, of course, try to be sure your dog is in the right state of mind to be working. But then, decide on a reinforcement strategy that will help you soothe the dog's feelings while also putting MORE money in the bank for the correct behaviors. Here, I am working on Felix's seesaw behavior and I am after a four-on stop. When he overshoots but makes an effort to stop, I reinforce with food in position. If he gives me the behavior I want I release him to food in my hand. This strategy is new to us with the teeter but has been extremely effective on the dogwalk, so I do expect it to work over time (if I don't manage to destroy it in trials!). Worked Up is open now: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.../courses/10999
More shaping with Rayya! Today's lesson was about single front paw targets. Did you know it's not "cheating" to use a prompt like a fist to get to your agenda behavior? In fact, it's preferable to build on core skills and select behaviors that already exist than it is to wait for those behaviors to manifest through an extinction burst. I call the latter "surfing the burst" while the former is just good training. Want to know more? Here's your link to sign up: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.../courses/22178
Shaping Demystified opens this Saturday, 1/22/22. Rayya's stand behavior was taught with the principles from the course, in a matter of three sessions. I used a prop she knew about, and I got rid of the prop and added a verbal cue quickly. If cueing, prop usage, or any other aspect of shaping eludes you, I hope to see you there. Register here: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.../courses/22178
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