Really nicely explained. I am a R+ horse trainer and as horses training is lagging so far behind dog training, in terms using science of behaviour to train, I listen to dog trainers training ideas a lot.
Watching your videos from Japan. Thank you for explaining the ABC in a comprehensible way! I have a 2 year old White Swiss Shepherd who is very reactive to other dogs. Many dog trainers in japan still use aversive methods especially for large breeds, so it is very encouraging to watch and learn from your videos!
I love the way you explain this in such a simple way. It makes so much sense... and I use every little thought af that when I do behavior consultation. When, What and Why ❤
Chirag, my little, spayed Labrador Retriever frantically attempts to jump into my arms when she gets pestered by strong, male dogs which have zero recall or she hears barking/growling nearby. How would you address this bearing in my mind she's got a fabulous recall and is already by my side when there's danger present.
Question: Susan Garrett gives an example of dogs barking in an x-pen every time dogs went past; so they put a sign up and a bucket of treats saying please throw a handful of treats in the pen as you walk by with your dog (the dogs never fought with each other over loose treats). Most people thought they were rewarding the dogs for barking but by the end of the 2nd day and definitely by the end of the 3rd day, not a peep out of even the pup. She was just changing the trigger. How do you know for sure whether you are doing that or just rewarding the barking? I guess some of it is timing, but sometimes it's difficult to tell. Please advise.
GREAT question :) Data is key here! If we monitor the behaviour and collect data on how it changes with the intervention you are carrying out. Is it more or less than baseline ... then this can be a great guide. Ideally you should be seeing your desired behaviour increase and the unwanted behaviour decrease.
Really nicely explained. I am a R+ horse trainer and as horses training is lagging so far behind dog training, in terms using science of behaviour to train, I listen to dog trainers training ideas a lot.
Watching your videos from Japan. Thank you for explaining the ABC in a comprehensible way! I have a 2 year old White Swiss Shepherd who is very reactive to other dogs. Many dog trainers in japan still use aversive methods especially for large breeds, so it is very encouraging to watch and learn from your videos!
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience, sounds like you are being a great advocate for your dog ❤
Thank you Chirag, superbly explained.
Thank you!
Awesome explanation, thank you Chirag!!
Thank you :)
I love the way you explain this in such a simple way. It makes so much sense... and I use every little thought af that when I do behavior consultation.
When, What and Why ❤
Great video! Thank you for sharing!
thanks :)
In the second example of a dog barking when somebody comes to the window, how does one address the barking then?
Chirag, my little, spayed Labrador Retriever frantically attempts to jump into my arms when she gets pestered by strong, male dogs which have zero recall or she hears barking/growling nearby. How would you address this bearing in my mind she's got a fabulous recall and is already by my side when there's danger present.
Thank you, Chirag.
Most welcome!
Question: Susan Garrett gives an example of dogs barking in an x-pen every time dogs went past; so they put a sign up and a bucket of treats saying please throw a handful of treats in the pen as you walk by with your dog (the dogs never fought with each other over loose treats). Most people thought they were rewarding the dogs for barking but by the end of the 2nd day and definitely by the end of the 3rd day, not a peep out of even the pup. She was just changing the trigger. How do you know for sure whether you are doing that or just rewarding the barking? I guess some of it is timing, but sometimes it's difficult to tell. Please advise.
GREAT question :) Data is key here! If we monitor the behaviour and collect data on how it changes with the intervention you are carrying out. Is it more or less than baseline ... then this can be a great guide. Ideally you should be seeing your desired behaviour increase and the unwanted behaviour decrease.