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So, how do I do this?
So, how do I do this?
Step 1: Learn the science (there's a tab for that!). If you choose to skip this step, you may run into frustration, and that leads to feeling like you need to use corrections. If you feel this way, it is a sign you need more knowledge.
Step 1: Learn the science (there's a tab for that!). If you choose to skip this step, you may run into frustration, and that leads to feeling like you need to use corrections. If you feel this way, it is a sign you need more knowledge.
Step 2: Throw away or donate your training collars to a trainer in the Pet Professional Guild so you are not tempted to use them in times of frustration.
Step 2: Throw away or donate your training collars to a trainer in the Pet Professional Guild so you are not tempted to use them in times of frustration.
Step 3: Start small. If your dog is confused or won't listen to you or seems to ignore you, it's on YOU, not them. Adjust your teaching and ask questions to find out why. Blame yourself, not the dog.
Step 3: Start small. If your dog is confused or won't listen to you or seems to ignore you, it's on YOU, not them. Adjust your teaching and ask questions to find out why. Blame yourself, not the dog.
Beginner How-To Resources:
Getting Started with a Clicker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBObkR4ZUNY
First Behaviors to Teach a Dog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCwh7_SjUVM
Basic Obedience: https://positively.com/dog-behavior/basic-cues/
Recall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T1a3_1ouqY&t=38s
Attention Around Distractions: https://www.choosepositivedogtraining.com/single-post/2014/07/01/The-Practice-of-SelfInterruption-The-EngageDisengage-Game
Relax Protocol: http://www.trainerswithheart.com/resources/Documents/REALLY%20REAL%20RELAXATION%20PROTOCOL.pdf
Jumping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX58DLLLZF8
Teaching "Drop": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndTiVOCNY4M
Waiting on Cue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TLDQuVYkDI
Loose Leash Walking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2nOPK_GOKY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFgtqgiAKoQ
Heeling:
Teaching Auto Leave It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9KULy1JSzs&t=16s
Focus using Premack Principle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_291300&feature=iv&src_vid=eiMGJBxRtBw&v=QFhtFt6Qy6g
Working multiple dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfRrBH_beX8
Stay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksBLKi6lj1s
Release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKHTYneseaw
Positive Gun Dog Training: http://www.positivegundogtraining.com/training/workshops/become-positive-gun-dog-trainer/
Snake Avoidance: https://yescourse.com/~/seize-the-leash/#!snake-avoidance-without-shock/1/LBWwY/
More advanced behaviors or behavior that needs modification, like leash reactivity, severe fear based behaviors, aggression, bite cases or resource guarding will take a professional trainer who can assess and evaluate you and your dog. Please see the "I Need More Help" section for a link for finding a modern trainer or the resources section for more information.
Techniques to use around the house:
Learn to Earn: https://drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/the-learn-to-earn-program-implementing-the-program/
How To Stop Unwanted Behaviors Without Punishment (corrections/scolding): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBvPaqMZyo8
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