What's the main reason for training?
Some people seem to take their pups to a Puppy Training Class - for maybe 6 - 12wks and...
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Discussion Topic: Why train? What to train? How long to train?
What's the main reason for training?
Some people seem to take their pups to a Puppy Training Class - for maybe 6 - 12wks and... -
Agency
AGENCY, the buzz word of the moment, suddenly it’s everywhere; in politics, social care, education, mental health and now in canine welfare. Of course many reading this will be very familiar with the term but for those who have not come across it, except perhaps in terms of employment agencies or agency nurses, it is all about choice.
Having self-determination (or agency) in our lives is important for our feeling of wellbeing and having control over our lives. For those of us old... -
Why do pups eat poo (poop) and what, if anything, can be done?
Coprophagia (eating poo (faeces)) isn’t uncommon, particularly among puppies, and as it is something humans tend to be disgusted by the question that is often asked by owners is what can be done about it and secondly, why they do it.
Suggestions for preventing/stopping the behaviour
Keeping, for the moment, just to puppies and house training you could try …
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Dog Training - the use of Rewards (reinforcers)
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People often ask about what rewards they should use, so I thought it might be helpful to put some suggestions.
First - Why use a reward?
A reward is anything which reinforces a ‘behaviour’. They are used because a behaviour which is reinforced is more likely to happen again. We need to aim to reinforce those behaviours we like while being careful not to reinforce those we would prefer not to happen. To be effective rewards must be given instantly following the... -
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An Introduction to Reactivity
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This article is a brief introduction to the problem of reactive dogs – references are provided to give a deeper insight into the condition, problems and management.
Please note:
If your dog is aggressive, bites, fights or could in any way be likely to harm people or animals you need to seek ‘real life’ professional help. It is imperative that any trainer or behaviourist working with reactive dogs is appropriately qualified and uses only force-free methods. The use of... -
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