The Rhythm Of Dog Training And How To End A Session #119
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Nov 5, 2021
Discover the secrets to successfully concluding dog training sessions. Learn how to establish a clear beginning, middle, and end that helps your dog understand when training is over. Dive into the importance of engagement and why sessions should follow a structured plan. Get insights on practicing new skills without your dog and listening to their feedback. Explore the benefits of varying locations for training and the crucial role of what happens outside the training time!
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Training Plan
Always start training with a plan, considering equipment, reinforcement, and location.
Choose proven training plans for optimal results, and don't waste time experimenting.
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Engagement
Begin training sessions with engaging activities like tugging (if the dog enjoys it) to raise their arousal state.
If your dog doesn't enjoy tugging, find another activity they love that builds your relationship.
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Training Rhythm
Follow a training rhythm: engagement, easy behavior, new skill, brush-up, and optionally, another easy activity.
Adjust session length based on your dog's engagement without bribes.
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Have you ever wondered how to end a dog training session so that your dog knows it’s over? We’re looking at the rhythm of training and how a session’s beginning, middle, and end can bring your dog success. Having a clear finish to training time will help you avoid giving your dog a time out and help your dog understand what’s “dog time” and what is not.
In the episode you'll hear:
• How training always starts with a plan. • Why a session begins with engagement. • The structure of a training session and what to include. • About keeping flow in your training time. • Why I practice without my dog for new skills. • How long a training session should be for your dog. • About listening to your dog’s feedback. • How to end a session and the rhythm that helps your dog. • Why we don’t want our dogs initiating the training. • The reason to change locations, even in a small space. • About the importance of what happens outside of training.
Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett