Nate Schoemer Dog Training Podcast Ep. 22 - Live Q&A: How to Teach Focus and Communication in Dog Training
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Apr 14, 2025 Discover how clear communication and focus are essential in dog training. Learn techniques to engage your dog and create a two-way dialogue instead of one-sided commands. Explore the importance of timing in rewards, using markers effectively, and the distinction between capturing behavior and free shaping. Get insights on managing jumping, reducing treats, and fostering a dog's drive. Nate shares valuable tips on consistency across family training and addresses common behavioral issues, making training enjoyable for both you and your furry friend.
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Markers Predict Consequences
- Markers are sounds or words that predict one of the four operant-conditioning quadrants and bridge behavior to consequence.
- Nate explains classical conditioning makes the marker evoke involuntary responses like salivation.
Say The Marker Before The Reward
- Say the marker before giving the reward to avoid overshadowing and strengthen the association.
- Practice delivering the marker then the primary quickly so the dog links the sound to the reward.
Three Reasons To Use Markers
- Use markers to bridge timing, pinpoint fine details, and to release-plus-reward as a terminal marker.
- Keep markers charged by usually following them with the primary reinforcer.