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 079: David Blank with Happy Tails Canine Adventure Tours
Session 078: Train Your Dog to Run With you While you Ride a Bike
Session 77: Angie Burlingame of A Dogs Life
Session 76: Are Dogs Still Pack Animals?
Session 75 - Teaching sit without food treats with Ryan Brown
Episode 74 - Skinner's Four Quadrants - Part 2 of 2
Episode 73 - (Part 1 of 2) Skinner's Four Quadrants
Session 72: A Great Discussion with Bennie Copeland
Session 71: The Down Command with Eric Letendre
Session 70: Deciding and Preparing for a Puppy
Session 69: Interview with Ryan Brown from The Dog Philosofur
Session 68: Cara Putnam from Cross Roads Dog Training – Dogs’ instincts and training
SESSION 67: Friendly Dog Body Language and BAT Training
The Deadly Dog Training Myth: interview with author Eric Letendre
Session 65: Boundaries and The DogWatch Smart Fence Dog Containment System
SESSION 64: Small Breed Dog? Avoid These Three Mistakes!
Session 63: What’s a Heeling Stick and Who is Peter Caine?
SESSION 62: Am I Saying the Right Command?
SESSION 61: Discover Your Dog Podcast Interview
SESSION 60: Meeting Other Dogs More Calmly
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