Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to be Good? #42
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- What if I were to tell you that your dog’s worst behavior could very likely be there because you have been unintentionally reinforcing it? It might be your dog jumping on guests, barking, getting on the furniture, counter surfing, not wanting to leave the park, lunging, not bringing back a ball. All of these frustrations and many others are things you could be accidentally rewarding your dog for doing. How does this happen? It’s got everything to do with behavior chains.
In the episode you'll hear:
• How to recognize a behavior chain and how they work.
• About the reinforcement of social attention for dogs.
• How your words can be associated with rewards.
• About your dog and patterns of reinforcement.
• How your dog learns “gotta be bad to be good”.
• Why your dog doesn't want to leave the park.
• The ways to fix your inadvertent behavior chains.
• How important reinforcement is and why treats are just one form.
• The example of a simple behavior being turned into a chain with repeated cues.
• How to set up your dog for success.
• About rehearsing the correct end of a behavior chain.
Resources:
Podcast Episode 2: Reinforcement -
• Reinforcement #2
Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing? -
• How Do I Stop My Dog C...
Podcast Episode 19: One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training -
• One of My Biggest Pet ...
Podcast Episode 29: Understanding and Preventing Reactivity and Aggression in Your Dog -
• Understanding and Prev...
Podcast Episode 39: Is a Resistant Dog a Stubborn Dog? -
• Is a Resistant Dog a S...
Podcast Episode 40: Using a Head Halter on a Dog, Why My Approach is so Different -
• Using A Head Halter On...
Home School the Dog -
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Recallers -
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DogsThat.Com -
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Thanks so much for this you've confirmed something I had been thinking about. I've been realising that I have started reinforcing some "bad" behaviour using the cue "off". My pup was reliably dropping the tug toy when I gave the cue and I reinforced with more tugging when he sat and waited for me to start the game again.Then somehow he seemed to stop reliably dropping the toy when i asked.
I'm thinking i had poisoned it by using it when he had jumped on the furniture and I had said off & then given him social reinforcement for getting off. Reckon I've got to keep the "off" cue just for the dropping of a toy and not reward the behaviour of jumping on the furniture.
I also used the off cue yesterday when he started to chew my hoodie while he was sitting on my knee and thought at the time I need to be careful/ more intentional about using this word. So thanks a lot for this video. it's been really helpful!
I love this! I've never thought of it this way before. And, brilliant idea for how to prevent the dog from jumping. :D
There are several times during Susan‘s podcast when she is describing the humans incorrect behavior and comments and I will say to myself good grief. Susan must be looking through her magic crystal ball again because that was me this morning on my walk with my three dogs. Always makes me laugh. They do say that recognizing that you have a problem is the first step? We are all a work in progress. Thank you for the delightfuly fun and informative videos.
Lisa, we're all doing the best we can but once we know better we can do better ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks! I've watched many of your videos and they're super helpful.
How do I back chain (or fix) behaviour at the end of a training session. My 15 week old lab is great during training then I say "okay" or "break" to signal it's over and he jumps and nips. He's clearly made the wrong association because of something I've done and wants more treats.
Hi Denise, that's a great observation, the video on behaviour chains would be a super one for you to review and plan how you can change this around.
ruclips.net/video/2hUNPHcotvA/видео.html
Hello, how about the crazy barking at the door or window when somebody approach? Of course we've been sayin « no,no, no, stop it, etc. » a 1000 times so I guess we reinforce the bad behavior. I tried also to ask them to go to their mat...it works sometimes but not always... any advice on that specific behavior B: we do not use crates (they are 7 and 2 yeras old)
Hi @Valérie Yobé, we have a video on this topic specifically with strategies and training steps to help - ruclips.net/video/62V-3JsHKvE/видео.html
I feel like this is an episode I could watch over and over... Thank you.
OMG this was like a frying pan over my head! BAM. Make the food up at other times! Reward the good behavior!!! So obvious when you say it! Thank you Susan for turning on the light!!!
I'm in Susan's recallers class and her simple games and instructions make for a better dog. Susan is well educated in dog behavior and she has helped my Aussie and me tremendously
Ahhh 😂 haven't seen that Mae West scene in YEARS! Thx for that memory! 😄
Hi! Do you have any ideas for when the desired end behavior is highly situational? We have a 8 month old puppy and I've had the suspicion that just saying 'leave it' when he gets overly sniffy with our cats has been a part of a behavior reinforcement chain. However my desired end result depends on context, because one of my cats really likes interacting with the dog and I would like the puppy to eventually be able to give the cat a quick gentle sniff to say hi. My other cat, however, would rather not. Not sure if that is possible or if I have to just train him to act as if the cats don't exist. Thank you for the awesome content, I'm on the alert list for recallers!
So for a dog that's trying to jump up on couch, instead of saying OFF, you would escort her over to her crate or some other part of the room? Why isn't that physical contact more reinforcing then sternly saying OFF? My puppy whimpers a little when I say OFF -- she clearly doesn't like it -- and then she either stays off or might try one or 2 more times to jump up and then gives up. Of course, I'd love to get it down to one time:-)
Wonderful training video - for me! I have a question - how would I rehearse the correct end of the chain with pulling on the leash? Thank you.
If a cue is trained to fluency can it be used sparingly to stop unwanted behaviors without reward? For example if my dog had a habit of pulling to sniff or planting on the ground and I have a solid "lets go" can/ should I use it without rewarding upon completion?
Obviously, this would have to be used sparingly or risk poisoning or having the cue loose value..
Thanks for this podcast and every other one you do. You are inspiring. I will be putting this into practise and am looking forward to great results 😀🙂
I realize it's kind of randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to watch newly released series online ?
@Kristopher Charles flixportal :)
@Raylan Royal thank you, I signed up and it seems to work :) Appreciate it !
@Kristopher Charles Happy to help :)
Minor infodump incoming:
Yeah, I started to realize this about my rescues barking at sounds outside. I was trying to tell her it was okay, I was trying to get her to come to me and (break the barking) and get rewarded, so I noticed that she was barking to get rewarded for being quiet. So now we're trying to ignore her entirely when she barks, as I'm also starting Home School the Dog, and I think the games there will imensely improve our relationship and hopefully the barks will get lower.
I noticed she settles a lot quicker already on the first day. I did drop some letters into the wall to wall neighbours though, so they know we're training her for a while.. No pressure!
Has ignoring the barking worked? Mylo will bark til the sun goes down! Ignoring is not an option for me! I need to make it stop and rewards for stopping seem to be the only way, which is likely causing him to do it more. It’s a viscous cycle. He’s very smart too
Very enlightening point of view…. Thanks for sharing your wisdom❣️
Whoa, power packed as usual!!! Thank you for the great ideas. Hopefully, I can teach my dog not to lie down in protest before she's too big to (do I dare to say it?) lift her up into my arms and get her into the car. And many other things too. You're great, and I always get a good laugh too! Thank you. (I've signed up for the Recallers, but haven't started yet.)
I wish I heard this earlier when I was at my friends house and her dog has learned so many bad behaviors I won't even bring my SD afraid she will pick up the bad habits. I sent her the podcast and will practice this next time I go there. TY
Behaviour chains are such an underrated aspect of dog training!! My dog used to jump on people and at one point in his training he used to jump up and smack people in the groin and THEN sit for cuddles :P that's when I realised I had reinforced a chain. I had to break the chain before he got to step one by giving him a chicken wrapped mini rawhide every time guests came over (before I opened the door) and I knew that worked when he heard the doorbell and ran to the treat cabinet instead of the door.
So clever, great observation of your dog's behavior!
I wonder if these comments are still monitored.. I have an issue with "back", dog stops after a few steps. To teach them to backup to infinite, I suppose you have a "break" command and the dog backs up until the break, right?
Can you either direct me to a video on break or on another video to help on the backup to infinity? I try to think what can make backing up more attractive than stopping but it's not something he does on his own and that I can reward easily (like when a dog doesn't jump on guests from being in a pen!).
Hi Sabrina, is that backing up? If so, we have tips from the the 14 minute mark in the video for "20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home" - ruclips.net/video/-6ikk7uQcXA/видео.html
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Suggestion for the future topic - Separation Anxiety.
A lot of folks on your FB pages seem to ask about how to fix that when
they leave their dog at home or in the crate at training classes.
What brilliant advice! ! I laughed so much at the typical human behaviour concerning dogs. In a week, we are getting our Labrador Retriever puppy. Looking so foward. 2 years ago, my Lab , Sandy, passed away. She was 16 years old- my constant companion through life's ups and downs. I never thought I would get another dog, but my children bought this puppy for my 50th birthday. A very very special gift.Thank you for excellent advice.
I have a dog who won't walk on leash except certain times of the day. Is this a chain that was started accidently?
Hi Tammy, it could be, what does your record keeping show? We have a playlist all about loose leash walking to help - ruclips.net/p/PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW
This was such an excellent episode that I hate to throw in a sort of frivolous remark but I have to say it: How adorable is Tater Salad...... 💗💗💗
Tater loves his fan club @CamilleGG451 😃💚
@@DogsThat Haha- and right after that I watched a vid where you stated his breeds. What a cute cute mix! That FACE! 😆🥰
***** Loved it
This was a great podcast!!
Can I ask how you would go about this for puppy biting my kids? I’m struggling in this department.
Hi Tiffany, there's three videos to help.
Help! How do I STOP Puppy Biting?!
ruclips.net/video/6WpFeiJUxTQ/видео.html
4 Puppy and Dog Training Games for Acquired Bite Inhibition
ruclips.net/video/HmKUv7pQYQU/видео.html
How to Create Kid Friendly Dogs and Dog Friendly Kids
dogsthat.com/podcast/58/
Have loved listening to you talk about behavior chains! I see them happening in our house, but I'm not always sure how to prevent or escape them. For example, with puppy biting, I follow the protocol of freeze, vocalize, praise calmly, stoke a suggested in video 17... but my puppy is usually biting trying to initiate play. So I'm afraid that petting him when he bites like this is really creating a behavior chain where he bites and then gets pet. We have similar situations where a bad behavior is happening, and I'm not sure how long I need to wait to praise a good behavior after that without it becoming a reinforced chain. I'm really interested in your thoughts on this, Susan!
Great observation Annie, if you rewatch and download the PDF Transcript you will see through each part of Susan's steps she is evaluating the dogs next behaviours. The question is if the puppy is settled and using self control to not come back is the opportunity to calmly praise... using voice to see if that brings the puppy back in...next decision is good to hold off coming in you can reach to pat. It's all a process - and layers but you 'seeing this' as a potential chain is excellent. Lynda (TeamSusan)
Love your energy and wise advice! Thanks!!
Brilliant Susan found an answer to a problem I have caused with my dogs 🐕 you are brilliant thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
How would you make it difficult impossible for a puppy to bark or whine when I leave her alone to go cook, use the restroom, etc. I want her to relax and maybe play with chew toys, so far I have just been saying “uh-uh” and looking at her but it just works as long as I stare at her.
The edits kill me 🤣 dog trainer referred this video to me. Very good adviceee. I didn't even know 🥲
My girl will stop and sit down and not budge when walking on leash if she doesn't want to go a particular direction. Doesn't matter where; does it in many locations. Won't let up for coaxing or treats, so I just pull her, and then she's fine for a while.
The visual examples help me understand . More visuals please
Need to stop reinforcing Trex when he spins and barks if someone tries to leave. Trying High value treats but that doesn't always work either. Will still try and will remember to reward with praise when my bosties are doing good ❤❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Please elaborate on a dog that stops short of bringing the frisbee back to you. Thanks!
I will practice one time cue only today.
Love love love your videos. I'll be purchasing one of your programs very very soon. Honestly watching your videos over the past few weeks has made me reconsider all of my relationship interactions. I want to be a reinforcement master with not just my pets but my family and friends too
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I love your talks!
Please, how do you make it "super easy" for a 6-month pup to calmly and gently meet young children? How does one "rehearse correct end of that chain," the end being calm and gentle around young children? My brother's 6-month Rottie is too rough-and-tumble boisterous with children.
Hi MB, here's a video to help you with dog's who get excited: ruclips.net/video/jsva1bKdYQg/видео.html
@@DogsThat Many thanks !
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Ahhh I am one of those people who say back and there dog doesn’t like 4 steps back and stops 🤦🏽♀️ how do I fix it Susan?
Have a look in this podcast! One of the 20 activities is 'back up' it might give you some fresh ideas to get started to eliminate this little dance you have going on with your back up. www.shapedbydog.com/32
@@DogsThat Thankyou 🙏