The Dog’s Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
Kids & Family:Pets & Animals
In this episode I'll cover some training goals to teach a dog to stop doing something. Barking is one of the key areas of focus, as well as a discussion on "counter conditioning".
Some may ask if they should do the "lab oriented" counter conditioning or another technique. My approach involves assessing where your dog is on a spectrum, and I'll explain the range. It can also be useful to determine for other areas of training. Some may be driven by a defensive approach, a territorial approach, etc., and I'll talk about some of the areas to be careful about when trying to decide whether to put training methods in place. I'll also talk about the shy, scared side of the spectrum that has other challenges and training methods that should be applied.
I will talk about using behavioral adjustment training or counter conditioning when it comes to these techniques as well. Imagine that scenario that causes the dog to bark and you provide some food to distract or adjust the behavior. You'll see them enjoy it in the moment. But what was the treat's connection to the behavior from the dog's perspective? Did you train them for next time, or did you distract them in the moment? Treat training isn't a bad thing but it is important to understand the differences and apply the right methods with this approach.
I also clarify some confusion regarding episode 112 regarding a comment I made regarding shelter dogs.
Session 118: Use Transitional Rewards to Help Your Dog Settle
Session 117: Teen Puppy Issues and Solutions
Session 116: How to Teach a Puppy to Stop Jumping Up
Session 115: How to Stop Jumping
Session 114: A Follow Up to Questions and Criticism from the Previous Episode
Session 112: Avoid Making Your Dog Too Crazy with Food Treats
Session 111: Interview with Kellee Zenk of Dogs Decoded
Session 110: Melissa Stagnaro of American Retteungshunde Sport Association
Session 109: Interview with Elaine Rosen of Dog Lodge
Session 108: Interview with Brad Bevill, Dallas Dog Behaviorist
Session 107: Andi Brown Interview
Session 106: Interview with Integrated Veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter
Session 105 - Integrated Dog Training Featuring Michael Wombacher
Session 104: The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs with Jen Sotolongo
Session 103: Interview with Dog Trainer Michael Wombacher
Session 102: Interview with Dr. Lori Cesario
Session 101: E-Collar Training Explored with Eric Letendre
Session 100: Pros and Cons of Food Treats and Corrections
Session 99: Interview with Brooke Mihajlovich
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