Rob Peladeau, behaviorist dog trainer, discusses effective strategies for training dogs, including marker training and behavior modification through counter conditioning. Topics covered include understanding dog behavior, using volume to break through distractions, escape avoidance, housebreaking, counter conditioning, and behaviorist dog training techniques.
Understanding how dogs learn and using marker training and operant conditioning are key strategies for effective dog training.
Dogs can be trained at any age, with a focus on repetition, consistency, and positive reinforcement to create new behaviors and patterns.
Prioritizing engagement with the owner and avoiding reliance on other dogs for socialization can prevent dog aggression and foster a strong bond between the dog and their owner.
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Effective Strategies for Training Your Dog
Dog trainer Rob Pelleto discusses effective strategies for training dogs, specializing in behavior modification and rehabilitation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how dogs learn, using marker training and operant conditioning. Pelleto dispels myths about dog training and highlights the importance of counter conditioning and engagement with the owner. He advises against relying solely on positive reinforcement and encourages creating boundaries and providing appropriate consequences for behavior. Pelleto also addresses issues such as recall training, barking, and separation anxiety.
Training Dogs of All Ages
Contrary to popular belief, dogs can be trained at any age. Puppies can start learning basic commands and behaviors as early as six weeks old. Training should focus on repetition, consistency, and positive reinforcement. Older dogs can also be retrained and learn new behaviors. The key is to create new patterns and be patient with the process. A well-adjusted dog can wait patiently and engage in independent play while their owner is away, without feeling bored or anxious.
Avoiding Dog Aggression and Over-Interest
Dog aggression and over-interest in other dogs can be avoided by prioritizing engagement with the owner. Relying solely on dog parks or other dogs for socialization may lead to behavioral issues. Dogs should be trained to focus on their owners and not rely on other dogs for entertainment. Counter conditioning and engagement-based training can help redirect the dog's attention and create a strong bond between the dog and their owner.
Addressing Common Training Myths
The podcast episode challenges common training myths such as waiting until a dog is six months old to start training and relying solely on positive reinforcement. Dogs can be trained from a young age, and positive reinforcement should be combined with appropriate consequences for behavior. The episode highlights the importance of clear communication, using marker training, and understanding canine behavior. It also emphasizes the need to avoid anthropomorphism and ensure consistent training techniques.
Creating a Positive Training Environment
The episode stresses the importance of creating a positive training environment by establishing clear boundaries and avoiding emotional responses. Dogs should be taught what behaviors are desired using classical and operant conditioning. Engagement with the owner, rather than interaction with other dogs, should be the focus. The episode advises against rewarding anxious or nervous behaviors and encourages dog owners to be proactive in their training approach.
Behaviorist dog trainer Rob Peladeau visits Google to discuss effective strategies for training your dog. Rob has been training dogs for almost twenty years, specializing in behavior modification and rehabilitation of aggressive and reactive dogs, as well as problem solving for unwanted behaviors. Rob and his company NextGen K9 specialize in helping dogs that struggle to cope with the urban environment we live in. Many unwanted traits become apparent when dogs are not given the right stimulus that they need to cope with city living. The close proximity of the space we share in urban areas makes a reactive or aggressive dog stand out. It can also turn dangerous in some cases, injuring other dogs, cats or human adults or children. Join us for a Talk about how a dog learns, the concepts of Marker Training, and behavior modification through counter conditioning. Originally published in December of 2014. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.
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