The Dog’s Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
Kids & Family:Pets & Animals
We have a new conversation with Eric Letendre, a great trainer based in the Massachusetts area. Last time I spoke to Eric (in episode 66) he'd published his first book, The Deadly Dog Training Myth.
There is so much conversation about remote training collars, but specifically a lot of misunderstandings about what they are for and what they can do. And it is important to note that a lot of understanding can be gained with this technology by understanding Skinner's Four Quadrants. I talked about this in podcast sessions 73 (part 1) and session 74 (part 2). Note that these will open in new tabs so you won't lose your place here.
I ask Eric about some of the mistakes people make when it comes to choosing a collar. We talk about "lesser"/"cheaper" collar types. I tell a funny story about a client who had a very interesting experience and why he gave up on it. Misuse and misunderstanding are a very big factor when considering this training method.
Eric talks about dog owners basic use methods;
As a low level negative reinforcement (or pressure and release) Using it as a positive reinforcement (at a comfortable level)We'll talk about how it can be an incredibly good or bad tool to use depending on the type you use, and your understanding about the psychological approach that you take when training your dog with it. Imagine a dog's response when you get certain things out and the positive response you receive. When you bring out the remote training collar, what association do you imagine the dog having? After listening to this podcast, it won't surprise you to know that dogs (trained properly) have a positive response to an e-collar!
Eric will talk about his philosophy about when the collar is applied during a real life training session and why that is. We talk a bit about each of our philosophies and the importance of that timing.
Eric's YouTube Page
The Deadly Dog Training Myth on Amazon
Session 99: Interview with Brooke Mihajlovich
Session 98: Interview with Dr. Lori Cesario
Session 97: The Good Dog Episode!
Session 96: Interview with Vermont Dog Trainer Ian Grant
Interview with Ruth Elliott: Greyhounds and Contrast Training
Emergency Session 94: Phase Two of The "Down" Method
Emergency Session 93: Intro to Say and Show Down Challenge - Part Two
Emergency Session 92: Intro to Puppy Down - Part One of the Challenge
Emergency Session 91: Sit Part Three - Sit and Stay Progression
Emergency Session 90: Sit Part Two - Say and Show Method
Emergency Session 89: The Sit Challenge Part One
Emergency Session 88: The Place Command - Part 2
Emergency Session 87: Intro to Place Command for Puppies
Emergency Session 86: Mental and Physical Exercises for Your Dog While You're Sheltering at Home
Emergency Session 85: Puppy Socialization During Social Distancing
Emergency Session 84: Answering COVID-19 Questions
Session 83: Stop Puppy Biting and Nipping
Session 82: Remote Training Collar 101
Session 81: Stopping Jumping On You and Other People
Session 80: Love for Senior Paws with Beau Maxwell
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