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 59: Is a Dog’s Aggression your Fault?
SESSION 58: Fetch! – Teaching your puppy the rules
Session 57: Train your Puppy to get along with Baby better
SESSION 56: Aggression Cases: Sean’s approach
SESSION 55: Diabetic Alert Service Dog Training with Ron Pace
SESSION 54: Hidden Fence Systems – Interview with David Van Kirk of Dogwatch Hidden Fence
SESSION 53: AVOID THESE 3 DOG TRAINING MISTAKES
SESSION 52: Adding a Second Dog? – Tips and a game plan
SESSION 51: Service Dog Work – Interview with Canine Partners for Life
SESSION 50: Deaf Dog Training 101
SESSION 49: King County Search Dogs Interview
SESSION 48: Cesar Millan, aggression and the pig – Sean’s commentary
SESSION 47: Puppy Vaccines 101 with Dr. Jake Tedaldi
SESSION 46: Responding to Disagreements and some Hate Mail
SESSION 45: FIX BACKYARD MISBEHAVIOR
SESSION 44: Prevent Your Puppy from Chasing Your Kids
SESSION 43: How to Focus Your Puppy Before Group Class
SESSION 42: IMPROVE YOUR FEEDING RITUAL FOR MULTIPLE DOGS
SESSION 41: Teach your dog to accept petting and handling more neutrally
SESSION 40: How to Settle your Dog More at Feeding Time
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