Stimulus Control? That Sounds Complicated! [tubepress video="8U9D7Fu35z4" theme="fandco"] Hopefully I didn’t just frighten anyone away by the title of today’s blog, but don’t be afraid of the term, it really isn’t that complicated! A stimulus can be anything that we have a response to, which can be learned or not learned. The sound of the [...]
Don’t Repeat When Working on Training Cues [tubepress video="via366nH4Wc" theme="fandco"] There’s a dog trainer out there by the name of Gary Wilkes and he writes interesting to read articles about training. One of them in particular has left me with a phrase that I will never forget. This article titled, “What you teach is what [...]
Wash, Rinse And Repeat for Optimal and Consistent Behaviors Sometimes the wheels fall off the bus and some work has to be done to get it back to its full working order. Even solid, well known behaviors can deteriorate over time, which is why maintenance is needed in order to maintain these behaviors. An easy [...]
When Working With Animals, Patience Is Key. Remember the saying “patience is a virtue”? Keep remembering that when training! All animals work and learn at a different pace so be patient with them. By being patient you are less likely to get frustrated with your animal which means that the chances that the training session [...]
Enjoy Every Minute You Are Given With Your Dogs. [tubepress video="84tB51Re_50" theme="fandco"] While some people bring dogs into their lives for specific reasons, such as: protection or an assistance animal, most people have dogs as a companion and member of their family. Our dogs are there to have fun with and enjoy and this should [...]
Continuing Education Is Key For Anyone Who Owns Or Works With Animals Last week I was in Miami for an annual conference for those in, or interested in, the marine mammal training field. Trainers from around the world presented different articles and stories on the animals that they work with. They shared successes and challenges [...]
A Simple Yet Important Training Tip. End Positively! Training should be thought of as a game that we play with our animals and like any game, it should be fun! Before our pets can get to the point of being discouraged or frustrated during new training, end at a point where they are having fun [...]
What Makes Your Breed Excel? [tubepress video="-2VTMgOATQk" theme="fandco"] My first experience with dog training was with my family’s Weimaraner, Jetta. We got her when I was 13 and I was the primary trainer with her when we were at obedience classes. I was a natural trainer and quickly learned how to train other behaviors on [...]
