Everything you need to know to get your dog to stop whining.
What's up, guys, Oscar here with elevated canine and documentary television.
We're going to start a training series called basics of dog brain training, and I hope you enjoy it. Okay, so the first step in our dog brain training is to make sure that we charge our markers, which means letting the dog know when he'll be rewarded.
So we're going to use the term in this situation.
When we say the word, yes.
Yes, we will produce a reward, which may be kibble like I have in my hand or a tug like I have back here, and so literally as soon as I say the term, yes, we will produce the reward.
What is the significance of this?
It's vital because it'll let the dog know exactly what he did, and it'll get him paid. For example, I'm breaking Benny out of his place right now.
So, if I go, and if I go to Benny's house, that's fine.
Yes, he understands that he will be compensated and that he will be able to leave his current place.
Yes, alright, so let's begin at the beginning and work our way up.
What is the best way to charge this marker?
Okay, so the first step is to make sure that you have a dog that is interested in you. We want a dog that is very invested in you and wants to work with you so that you can teach the behaviors. If you go outside to try to teach the dog to sit or whatever you're trying to teach them and now he's sniffing other dogs or whatever he's doing, it'll be very difficult.
At this stage, I'll demonstrate how we begin.
So, if I have a dog that's sniffing around like he is right now, I'm going to get a leash on him and move this place out of the way So, if I have a dog that's sniffing around like he is right now, I'm going to get a leash on him and move this place out of the way So, if I have a dog that's sniffing around like he is right now, I'm going to get...
I'm going to put a tick next to yes and pay him.
I'll hold still for three bits of kibble if he looks at me.
Yes, I pay again, obviously. You know, we've given this guy some instruction, so he's familiar with the program.
However, we can bring in other dogs or show you Yes.
So he's made an investment in me.
He wants to work and he wants to work hard.
Yes, he's concentrating solely on me.
And that's exactly what you expect from a canine companion.
Okay, fine.
So, next, I'm going to take out a puppy so you can see how the process works with a dog that has never been trained.
I haven't given his dog any exercise.
He's a German Shepherd puppy that we just brought in from Costa Rica.
So we'll carry him out and demonstrate the procedure to you.
Okay, so this is my young puppy, Hustle, who I just brought in from Costa Rica, and we're going to show you guys a little bit about the engagement thing that we talked about earlier.
This is for dogs who are more food driven or, you know, those dogs who aren't treat motivated, so you'll have to find other ways to make them happy with whatever you owe them tug.
In this scenario, praise whatever it is.
We're using food to demonstrate the procedure, so I haven't done any sessions with him yet. He only arrived a few days ago, and as you can see, he's already a very focused little pup.
So I'll show you, and as always, we'll be charging the marker as I go.
So, while I'm building engagement, I'm going to charge the yes marker.
That's all right.
Yes, indeed.
So he has no idea what yes means, so I'm going to make a reward for him.
Yeah, he looks at me.
Then I created an incentive that I can even make him chase it to a halt.
He does smile at me.
I make notes and feed them.
Yes, as soon as you say he looks at you, you have to make sure you catch the right moment. Yes, I'm going to give them three treats in this one.
So, if you're going to give them a prize, make sure you give them more than one.
Yes, and you'll notice that they'll be far more diligent than if you just handed them one piece of food.
You hand out three bites of food.
Yes, and then you'll notice how much more involved the dog is than you are.
Yes, that is why I have him on a leash.
Only that I can stop him if he's involved in a lot of other stuff, I'm not going to correct them and I'm going to stop him.
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It's just the simplest thing to use while I'm at work so I can restrict their food intake a little.
Yes, indeed.
Through preparation, I could feed them and build the bond and commitment.
Yes, but you can see this little guy picking it up already, okay?
Yes, you're a good kid, buddy.
Yes, and then you're done with your session, good guy.
That's a great idea.
Guys, let's get this party started.
So, just a quick rundown of this video that we shot: how do you build interaction while still charging your yes marker?
So the yes marker means you're going to give the dog a treat, so you say the word.
Yes, you can reach into your pockets and give them one, two, or three pieces of food; otherwise, if your dog is food driven, you can go.
Yes, and you'll use the tug of war.
Pull on your dog's leash and play, play, play.
You can either give him another bite or put it away.
He maintains his attention on you.
Yes, get it out, and you're simply ensuring that your dog is invested in you and wants to work with you rather than being involved in any of these other activities.
I'm expecting questions, so I'm prepared.
What if your dog isn't motivated by food? What if your dog isn't motivated by ugh?
Well, you can build that incentive by either cutting their food a little bit and instead of feeding them in a bowl, feeding them out of your hand to create that engagement with you or by cutting their food a little bit and instead of feeding them in a bowl, feeding them out of your hand to create that engagement with you or by cutting their food a little bit and instead of feeding them in a bowl, feeding them out of your hand to create that engagement with you.
If you want your dog to be a little more tug inspired, you might try this.
What you should do is tie it to a leash so that he has to chase it down and play with it.
It's all about the game, not the tug of war.
So, how about some dogs you're familiar with?
You must determine what your dog enjoys pulling on the tug. Each dog is unique.
So, if you want to learn more, there are videos of other trainers available online.
Michael Ellis' Ivan Balaban
Those are the trainers I admire once more.
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