Training Video Instructions
A Few Helpful Tips:
- Train in a quiet room or area with limited distractions first
- Move on more distractions slowly (inside lobby area then outside)
- Practice daily for 1-5 minutes 3 times a day (meal times best)
- Do 1-2 attention exercises before going outside and use these when outside
- Treats - use kibble but also higher value for distractions
- Sign language first then pair the word or cue
- Stick, Drop, Push Criteria as needed
- MARK the correct behavior!!!! always. If you don't have a clicker, say "click" or say "yes". Be consistent
- Fold training into a lifestyle!
1. Attention. Charge the Clicker |
Introducing the conditioned stimulus. Here we have the sound of the clicker. The dog learns when they hear the sound they get something yummy!
Equipment
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2. Prompted Attention. "Name Game" (this is also used to start training recall, come when called) |
Be Consistent
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3. Attention. "Look Game" |
Making the connection to look at our eyes or face to communicate.
Practice Every Day
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4. Attention. "Unprompted" |
Make Training a Lifestyle
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5. Impulse Control: Putting Equipment On Your Dog |
We love any equipment that doesn't apply pressure to the neck. Our favorite as of late is the Freedom made by 2 Hounds. You can buy online or local upscale Dog Retail Store. No pressure on the neck, spinal cord and soft tissue. Always ask the dog to sit or stand. If you have learned wait use this command. If not, show the dog a treat and lure the harness over the head like you would a necklace. Then put some treats on the ground to distract as you secure the harness.
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Once attention and impulse control are solid we can move on to incorporating behavior training i.e. reactive on leash to dogs, people, skateboards etc.
Behavior adjustment training is a training methodology based on "functional analysis" and applied to behavioral psychology. It relies heavily on understanding stress signals and Canine communication. In recent years it has been introduced to dog training by dog trainer Grisha Stewart. The tools are applied to working with dogs who are reactive due to fear, frustration and or anxiety. We analyze the underlying reasons why the dog is reactive and help him or her meet their needs in other "Socially Acceptable" ways. These ways include walking away instead of lunging and barking. We use situations where there are choice points and reward the dog for choosing the correct choice (the non aggressive choice).
As a Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor Vivian is specially trained to work with dogs experiencing fear, aggression and anxiety. Generally speaking we analyze why the dog is reactive and help him or her meet their needs in other "Socially Acceptable" ways such as walking away instead of lunging and barking. It is important to understand changing behavior or modifying behavior is a process that requires time and patience. There are improvements but they are subtle. It takes time and patience on your part but it does work "incrementally". It is a reliable method that has helped rehabilitate dogs.
My goal as a Trainer is to TEACH YOU skills to improve your confidence, maintain a strong loving bond with your dog and learn to navigate and manage your dog safely in the city. For more information see www.functionalrewards.com and please call with questions at 617-464-1005
As a Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor Vivian is specially trained to work with dogs experiencing fear, aggression and anxiety. Generally speaking we analyze why the dog is reactive and help him or her meet their needs in other "Socially Acceptable" ways such as walking away instead of lunging and barking. It is important to understand changing behavior or modifying behavior is a process that requires time and patience. There are improvements but they are subtle. It takes time and patience on your part but it does work "incrementally". It is a reliable method that has helped rehabilitate dogs.
My goal as a Trainer is to TEACH YOU skills to improve your confidence, maintain a strong loving bond with your dog and learn to navigate and manage your dog safely in the city. For more information see www.functionalrewards.com and please call with questions at 617-464-1005
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