Perfect timing for this podcast. I’m participating in the Advent Calendar games and so many times I’ve learned that I’m not truly teaching what I’d like Win to learn. Also I realize after watching this that I am the Gap Queen!! Sometimes I’m digging in my treat bag and saying, “I’m sorry, Win, I know I’m taking a long time to get your treat!” Ugh! These 5 (sometimes 6) steps are going to be very helpful from this day forward. Thank you!
My cookies will be always broke up before training. I’m a good student. Been one of those trainers who always has the dogs rewards cut , broke , sliced, diced before. I hear your voice in my head a lot. I’m dealing with one of my dogs who loves to sit pretty when I ask for a Sit. I have to be very observant as those rewards are not being delivered if those two front feet come up to look pretty. I broke that down into two separate cues. Sit, means butt on the ground and two feet in front not moving. Pretty means butt on ground and two feet up. Thanks Susan.
I'll have to look at this more closely. 1) One year lab understands "stand" when facing me in sit or down but always walks forward. 2) her "back" is a walk-back if crowding a door, but always sits before backing if facing me (yes, backing in a sit is very cute). maybe bcz she's a lab, her meal kibble is an adequate reward - cheap, dry, small pieces 👍
Training dogs is very much similar as teaching students. I found if I planned the goal and break down the process by steps, the outcome came better than unprepared process. Behaviors can be fixed by rewarding if the rewarding is systematic and in the consistent manner. Thanks or the video, my puppy is making good progress.
Thanks for the reminder about being mindful and being prepared! With mitten weather upon us, it’s going to more of a challenge to produce those cookies rapid fire! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
HI, I've just started Home School the Dog and have been binging on the podcasts. I love with one and it rings so many bells. I would love a video on teaching release as my dog is so good with many toys but struggles with balls as he gets so excited. I'd love to be at a stage where we can play with a ball (not necessarily throwing it). Hiding it, walking past games etc but the end just doesn't work if it is a ball we are using. I would love your help, Susan.
Hi Jane, thank you for such a great note! You and your boy are doing great, and your videoing is terrific. Coming up for you in Home School the Dog is the bonus "Bring Me! Program" and it will absolutely help you with the ball release.
Hi Susan, I've recently found your channel 😀. I love it. You mentioned today about barking and how owners may unintentionally be rewarding this unwanted behaviour, before they start working with their dog....I think, no I'm sure I'm doing this....have you a video on how to do this correctly. My dog barks at me if I stand still or if I'm not quick enough to interact with him. Thank you in advance. Have a wonderful day. 😊 Marie
This was a great podcast that really made me focus on what I am rewarding and I have already caught myself reaching for that treat pouch. I have a specific question being that Susan is a fellow Ontarian like myself, how does she keep a smooth delivery of reinforcements to her dogs when it's cold outside? I know this sounds silly, but training while on walks is challenging when you have mittens or thick gloves on and the treats are small. Does she have any tricks? This is honestly a struggle of mine. I can't click or give one treat smoothly, without having to constantly take my mittens off, and then put them back on over and over. By the end of the walk, my treat delivery is too long, they spill all over the place and my hands are frozen. And in Canada, winter is just beginning!
Susan, this is a REALLY good podcast. You had me laughing several times, I agree, Pez dispensers should dispense vegan chocolate chip cookies, or at least vegan caramel chocolates. You have gotten super good at these podcasts, even the timing of the buzzer and exclamation point are perfect. Can't say I actually learned anything from this one, but I know that tons of people, especially those new to dog training will.Thank you for all you do. Such fun!
I'm confused as I thought using a clicker or a word to mark the instant a dog did what you wanted bought you time to deliver the treat. They knew what they did so it didn't matter. So is the treat suppose to come at the instant you use your marker? How do you do this if they are doing a trick at a distance?
Hi Helen, it's good to hear from you. We've go a video all about the clicker to help, here's where you can watch: ruclips.net/video/Hl2aB1TrE1E/видео.html
Hi Lynn, it's super exciting to be welcoming a new puppy. There's a great video all about milestones, here's where to watch: ruclips.net/video/6Oo9Yy4hnvw/видео.html We also have a puppy playlist to help: ruclips.net/p/PLphRRSxcMHy2SggplHx3uEWAjXOL9hI21
This is a great reminder for us to be careful what we are rewarding. Thank you!
Perfect timing for this podcast. I’m participating in the Advent Calendar games and so many times I’ve learned that I’m not truly teaching what I’d like Win to learn. Also I realize after watching this that I am the Gap Queen!! Sometimes I’m digging in my treat bag and saying, “I’m sorry, Win, I know I’m taking a long time to get your treat!” Ugh! These 5 (sometimes 6) steps are going to be very helpful from this day forward. Thank you!
Yep, homework for this week. I can be slack on this... Great reminder to tighten up process. Thanks Susan 👍
My cookies will be always broke up before training. I’m a good student. Been one of those trainers who always has the dogs rewards cut , broke , sliced, diced before. I hear your voice in my head a lot. I’m dealing with one of my dogs who loves to sit pretty when I ask for a Sit. I have to be very observant as those rewards are not being delivered if those two front feet come up to look pretty. I broke that down into two separate cues. Sit, means butt on the ground and two feet in front not moving. Pretty means butt on ground and two feet up. Thanks Susan.
Great reminder! I will put an extra focus on this process after watching our training video.
I'll have to look at this more closely. 1) One year lab understands "stand" when facing me in sit or down but always walks forward. 2) her "back" is a walk-back if crowding a door, but always sits before backing if facing me (yes, backing in a sit is very cute).
maybe bcz she's a lab, her meal kibble is an adequate reward - cheap, dry, small pieces 👍
I have been learning this today thank you 🐾🐾
Training dogs is very much similar as teaching students. I found if I planned the goal and break down the process by steps, the outcome came better than unprepared process. Behaviors can be fixed by rewarding if the rewarding is systematic and in the consistent manner. Thanks or the video, my puppy is making good progress.
Thanks for the reminder about being mindful and being prepared! With mitten weather upon us, it’s going to more of a challenge to produce those cookies rapid fire! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
I need to be better about having my treats prepared. Good reminder! 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
HI, I've just started Home School the Dog and have been binging on the podcasts. I love with one and it rings so many bells. I would love a video on teaching release as my dog is so good with many toys but struggles with balls as he gets so excited. I'd love to be at a stage where we can play with a ball (not necessarily throwing it). Hiding it, walking past games etc but the end just doesn't work if it is a ball we are using. I would love your help, Susan.
Hi Jane, thank you for such a great note! You and your boy are doing great, and your videoing is terrific. Coming up for you in Home School the Dog is the bonus "Bring Me! Program" and it will absolutely help you with the ball release.
Hi Susan, I've recently found your channel 😀. I love it. You mentioned today about barking and how owners may unintentionally be rewarding this unwanted behaviour, before they start working with their dog....I think, no I'm sure I'm doing this....have you a video on how to do this correctly. My dog barks at me if I stand still or if I'm not quick enough to interact with him. Thank you in advance. Have a wonderful day. 😊 Marie
Hi Marie, so glad you found us! Here's a video to help you with a training session: ruclips.net/video/Kn3tIuQ7t9g/видео.html
This was a great podcast that really made me focus on what I am rewarding and I have already caught myself reaching for that treat pouch. I have a specific question being that Susan is a fellow Ontarian like myself, how does she keep a smooth delivery of reinforcements to her dogs when it's cold outside? I know this sounds silly, but training while on walks is challenging when you have mittens or thick gloves on and the treats are small. Does she have any tricks? This is honestly a struggle of mine. I can't click or give one treat smoothly, without having to constantly take my mittens off, and then put them back on over and over. By the end of the walk, my treat delivery is too long, they spill all over the place and my hands are frozen. And in Canada, winter is just beginning!
Susan, this is a REALLY good podcast. You had me laughing several times, I agree, Pez dispensers should dispense vegan chocolate chip cookies, or at least vegan caramel chocolates. You have gotten super good at these podcasts, even the timing of the buzzer and exclamation point are perfect. Can't say I actually learned anything from this one, but I know that tons of people, especially those new to dog training will.Thank you for all you do. Such fun!
I'm confused as I thought using a clicker or a word to mark the instant a dog did what you wanted bought you time to deliver the treat. They knew what they did so it didn't matter. So is the treat suppose to come at the instant you use your marker? How do you do this if they are doing a trick at a distance?
Try this: ruclips.net/video/Hl2aB1TrE1E/видео.html
Hi Helen, it's good to hear from you. We've go a video all about the clicker to help, here's where you can watch: ruclips.net/video/Hl2aB1TrE1E/видео.html
Getting my puppy in March…what order do I introduce “all the things”. Standard poodle, will come home at 9 weeks.
Hi Lynn, it's super exciting to be welcoming a new puppy. There's a great video all about milestones, here's where to watch:
ruclips.net/video/6Oo9Yy4hnvw/видео.html
We also have a puppy playlist to help:
ruclips.net/p/PLphRRSxcMHy2SggplHx3uEWAjXOL9hI21