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Dogs personify all the virtues of humans without the vices.
According to Dr. Stanley Coren, an expert in canine intelligence, the average dog can understand about 165 words, possibly more with training. Consistency is key, says Coren. If you call its meal "supper" but your spouse calls it "dinner," the label for your dog's nightly kibble might be fuzzy. But if everyone says "dinner," your dog will soon perk up anytime you're discussing dinner plans. Interest in canine intelligence spiked in 2001, when Rico, a border collie, appeared on a German TV game show and showed it could recognize 200 different words. In later studies at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Rico proved it could use the process of elimination to figure out unfamiliar words, and it could remember new words even after a month of not hearing them. Rico held the record until Chaser, another border collie, displayed knowledge of 1,022 words. Chaser's owner, John W. Pilley, is a psychologist at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Pilley began training Chaser in 2004, teaching her the names of up to two toys each day. Over a three-year period, Chaser built immense vocabulary skills, while sporting a hefty toy collection.
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Dogs best understand words they can link to objects or behaviors – like sit, walk or car – rather than abstract concepts. You'll peak your dog's interest more by saying "CHEWIES" than "I love you!" Sure, your dog may wag at the gushy tone you use with endearments, but it knows a concrete result will follow "treat." When you named your dog, you probably heard that pooches respond better to hard sounds (T, R), rather than soft consonants (S, F) or vowels, and they prefer short, simple words. This applies throughout canine vocabulary: choosing "walk" over "exercise" will help the dog learn the term for its daily outing. Dogs also have an easier time learning if you talk to them in single words, says Dr. Pamela Reid, a certified applied animal behaviorist with the ASPCA in New York, NY. In some cases, dogs may not even listen to the entire word that you speak. They are more likely listening to just the first syllable, or first letter of each word. Giving dog treats is more than an expression of love for our dog; it can be a critical component in dog training and rewarding good dog behavior. One of the reasons treats work so well in training, is because a dog’s sense of smell is so unbelievable. Dogs can smell a treat from over 20 yards away and can get a pretty good idea of the main ingredients. Not all treats are created equal though. Chewies is special. Use treats to reinforce a calm, submissive state. Never use dog treats to reward an excited, over-stimulated state of mind. Always let the dog smell the treat first, but hold it up away from the dog and wait. Remember dogs can smell from over 25 feet away so you don’t have to put the treat under its nose. Once the dog has the scent, it may jump around at first, and will probably jump on you. If so, indicate your disapproval with your attitude and body language and slowly move yourself back or to one side…and then wait. Remember, your moment of patience as an owner will pay off in a wellbehaved dog for a lifetime.
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After a while, your dog will probably begin to try to figure out what it needs to do to get the treat. Your dog will lower its butt to the floor and wait while looking at you in quiet anticipation. At that precise moment of calm, give the dog the treat. Don’t use treats to reinforce an excited dog, but rather to command the calm, submissive state. In between meals is the ideal time to give treats. If you are using treats as a training tool, your treat won’t work as well right after your dog has had a full meal. Make sure your treat giving occurs in between meals and not immediately before or after a meal. Here is a good technique for giving treats. Hold the treat in your hand between the first two fingers and the thumb. Let your dog sniff so that they know it is there, and remember my rule: nose first, then eyes, then ears! When you engage your dog’s nose, you are appealing to the most important part of its brain. Next, as they are sniffing and getting interested, slowly lift the treat above nose height and move it gradually over their head and slightly back towards their shoulders. The aim is for your dog to lift its head up, move their shoulders back, and naturally have their butt lower to the floor. Lift the treat slowly and easily so that your dog’s nose follows it in your hand. If they jump at your hand, take it away. Next time, have the treat hand closer to their head. The moment they begin to follow the treat with their nose and eyes and their butt beings to move to the floor, say, “sit,” calmly and easily, and give them the treat. Use a natural voice as you don’t want to startle or distract them. Remember, one of my cardinal rules for training is “don’t over-excite your dog so that it loses the lesson in all the commotion.” When choosing a dog treat, make sure it’s something your dog will like and something that’s appropriate to give a dog. When buying treats (and food) for dogs, it’s good to follow the same common-sense rules you’d use when shopping for your family. Natural ingredients you can understand are best.
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The fastest way to a dog'' s heart is through it ' s stomach.
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In the process of learning new tricks you open up a genuine form of two way communication between you and your dog – as a result you'll find you are more in-tune with each other.
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Trick training helps to build confident dogs who are not afraid to experiment in the training process – which is important.
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Dog tricks are great if you or your dog is partial to showing off!
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Dog trick training is great for calming overly energetic dogs. Your dog's energy must come out in one way or another so why not channel it into something constructive and fun like trick training?
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People who are ne rvous around dogs are often put at ease by a dog performing a cool trick like a "take -a-bow" or "roll-over "– your dog suddenly appears less threat ening to them. Dog tricks can be called on as an "alternate behavior" when your dog is doing something undesirable. For example, if your dog is barking at the door or jumping up on guests you could call on your "play dead" trick to redirect his/her behavior. 11
do something Food rewards are what most of us think of when we talk about positive reinforcement. Treats are fast and easy to dispense, and they're a great way to reward a behavior immediately. If you use clicker training, it's easy to make sure your dog receives a treat the instant they perform a certain behavior. Treats are perfect for training sessions when you are trying to get a dog to repeat a certain behavior in rapid succession. Games are another fun way to reward your dog. You can initiate a game your dog enjoys when your dog does something you like. Games are used in much the same way food is in 12
positive reinforcement training. Ask your dog to do something, and as soon as they do as you've asked, initiate a game, such as tug-of-war or fetch. It's easy to slip a training session into a game of tug-of-war or fetch, too. Pull out a tug toy or ball. Ask your dog to sit before the game begins. As soon as they sit, offer them the toy and begin playing. During the game, give your dog the "leave it" command. Once they let go, ask them to lie down. As soon as their lying down, offer them the toy or throw the ball. This is a fun way to reinforce your dog's training. Most dogs love being outside. GENIUS #1
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There are new smells, interesting sights, and all kinds of things to explore. Use your dog's love for the outdoors as part of your positive reinforcement training program. Housebreaking is a great way to use this type of reward. Take your dog or puppy outside on leash to the spot where you want them to relieve themselves. Don't allow it to explore. Just stay in the same spot. If they don't relieve themselves, take them back inside and try again a little later. If they do relieve themselves, praise them and take them for a walk around the neighborhood, allowing them to stop and sniff and explore as
often as it likes. Soon your dog will learn that they'll get to spend time outside only after relieving themselves in the right spot. Most dogs love nothing better than having some snuggle time, praise, and attention from you. Your undivided attention can be used as a reward for when your dog is well behaved. One way you can do this is to wait until your dog comes to you for some petting. Instead of lavishing them with attention immediately, ask them to work for it first. For instance, you can ask them to sit or lie down. When they do as you ask, give them some snuggle time. If they don't, step away for a
few seconds, then return and give them the command again. Your dog will quickly learn that certain behaviors get it lots of your attention. Many dogs also love to play with other dogs. You can use access to other dogs as a reward for good behavior. For instance, take a trip to your local dog park. Have your dog wait until you give it permission to jump out of the car. Ask your dog to sit or wait again before you open the gate to allow them access to the other dogs. You can wait them out, or return to the car if necessary, if they don't comply. As soon as they learn that responding to your commands is the only
way they'll get playtime with other dogs, they will begin offering these behaviors. Dogs don't care about money. They care about praise‌ and food. Positive reinforcement training uses praise and treats to reward your dog for doing something you want them to do. Because the reward makes them more likely to repeat the behavior, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools for shaping or changing your dog's behavior. Rewarding your dog for good behavior sounds pretty simple, and it is! But to practice the technique effectively, you need to follow some basic guidelines. 13
If you think dogs can'' t count, try putting four dog biscuits in your pocket, but only offer three of them.
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things To Keep In Mind When Teaching Your Dog Tricks Healthy high protein treats are offered as a physical reward for learning a behavior. Praise is an emotional acknowledgement of a behavior that having been learned, was performed.
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All dogs are different. There is no set way to teach tricks that will work for every dog on the block. It's up to you to discover what works best for your individual dog in regard to the motivation you use, length of training sessions and how quickly you progress through each new skill. When you start out training a new trick always keep it simple for your dog. Start out with an easy skill, in a familiar place to your dog and with no other distractions present. Then build the trick up piece by piece and add some distractions when you feel your dog is ready. Always provide clear,
consistent and timely feedback to your dog. It's amazing how much your dog will look to you for cues and guidance. Ensure that you are relaying the right message to your dog in a timely and consistent fashion. Generally speaking you are better off not training tricks immediately after feeding your dog or when it is bursting with energy. It's ideal if your dog is in a somewhat calm state and ready to focus on the task at hand – I know, this is not easy! Always get the behavior (trick) you want your dog to perform first –
then attach your cue or command to it. Not the other way around. No dog is too young or old for some fun trick training sessions. Dogs don't generalize well. What this means in the context of trick training is that if you want your dog to perform the jaw dropping "roll-over" trick wherever you go, you must teach your dog how to do it everywhere you go. Some basic obedience training is helpful before you begin to teach your dog tricks. Apart from helping the trick training process, obedience training is vital for your dog's safety and well-being. 17
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BRAIN FOOD: Feed your dog new challenges and reward them with treats when they learn the task. Tricks: When teaching new tricks we make it a very simple step by step process for our dogs to follow. Training sessions are fun, short and focussed on one easy skill at a time for your dog to master. Then we gradually raise our goal or expectations and take it to a slightly higher level, until we have the complete and polished trick. Then we start all over again with a new trick! We rely on consistency, timely feedback, positive reinforcement and repetition to shape new tricks. There is no place for excessive force or intimidation in any dog training – especially when it comes to teaching fun dog tricks! Tools Of A Dog Trick Trainer: To be honest, the only absolute essential "tool" is your willing canine friend. To help the trick training process along you can use these tools: Clicker: The clicker is also sometimes referred to as a "conditioned reinforcer". When you make the distinctive clicking sound you are marking that exact moment
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of time in your dog's mind. You are communicating to your dog – "Yes that's what I want, well done, do that again. Treats/Motivation: Training treats are also known as the "primary reinforcer". After you click to mark a certain behavior you desire the treat must always follow. If you find your dog's favorite treat or motivation he/she will do almost anything to receive one. It's important to note that the use of a clicker and the treats is necessary when shaping a new trick. Target Stick: Target sticks are very handy for guiding your dog into the positions you want from them. This method is called "targeting" – it is a great way to build a wide range of cool dog tricks. You will also call upon "capturing", "shaping" and "luring" in your trick training sessions – don't worry you don't need to understand these terms yet.
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Teach Your Dog to Learn Names Dogs are a lot smarter than we give them credit for and can learn the names of all sorts of things. Dog's aren't limited to objects, they can learn the names of people and other pets as well. Wouldn't it be nice if your dog knew your kids' names? You can teach your dog the names of all its toys, the remote, or a place like his kennel or the living room.
Step 1: Have your dog touch your hand, click and treat. Step 2: Hold the object in your hand and say touch. Click and treat when it touches the object not when it touches your hand. Step 3: Call the object by name (tug/ squeaky/ bunny) just as it touches the object. Click and treat. Step 4: Repeat 5 times. Step 5: Hold the object and say its name and click and treat when it touches the object. Step 6: For teaching the names of people (Bob, Joe, Dad, Mom, etc.) and places (Bed, corner, kennel, etc.) use the training stick to introduce the person or place.
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Teach Your Dog to Bring You ITS Leash In this trick, you will teach your dog to bring you its leash when you are ready to take the dog outside for a walk. This is quite an impressive trick, and makes your dog appear super smart. Step 1: Set the leash on the floor. Tell it to take the leash. Click and treat when it does. Step 2: Go to the door. Tell it to take the leash, bring it, and drop it in your hands. Click and treat. Step 3: Repeat the take it, bring it, drop it action several times, saying, "Leash!" when it drops it in your hands. Step 4: Eliminate the "take it, bring it, drop it" commands and start only using "Leash." You can also use a hand signal to give it a hint. Step 5: Command it to get its leash. Click and Jackpot if your dog obeys you, then take your dog outside for a long walk! 25
Timing is everything Correct timing is essential when using positive reinforcement. The reward must occur immediately — within seconds — or your pet may not associate it with the proper action. For example, if you have your dog sit but reward it after its stood back up, it will think its being rewarded for standing up. Using a clicker to mark the correct behavior can improve your timing and also help your dog understand the connection between the correct behavior and the treat. Dogs don't understand sentences. "Daisy, I want you to be a good dog and sit for me now" will likely earn you a blank stare. Keep commands short and uncomplicated.
The most commonly used dog commands:
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Consistency Counts:
Everyone in the family should use the same commands; otherwise, your dog may be confused. Consistency means always rewarding the desired behavior and never rewarding undesired behavior.
Shaping behavior:
It can take time for your dog to learn certain behaviors. You may need to use a technique called "shaping," which means reinforcing something close to the desired response and then gradually requiring more from your dog before he/she gets the treat. For example, if you're teaching your dog to "shake hands," you may initially reward the dog for lifting its paw off the ground, then for lifting it higher, then for touching your hand, then for letting you hold their paw, and finally, for actually "shaking hands" with you.
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Positive reinforcement can include food treats, praise, petting, or a favorite toy or game. Since most dogs are highly food-motivated, food treats work especially well for training. Each time you use a food reward, you should couple it with a verbal reward (praise). Say something like, "Yes!" or "Good dog," in a positive, happy tone of voice. Then give your dog a treat. At first, reward it with the treat four
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out of every five times it does the behavior. Over time, reward it three out of five times, then two out of five times, and so on, until you're only rewarding it occasionally. Continue to praise your dog every time — although once your dog has learned the behavior, your praise can be less effusive, such as a quiet but positive, "Good dog." Use a variable schedule of reinforcement so that it doesn't catch on that it only has to respond every other time. Your pet will soon learn that if it keeps
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responding, eventually it will get what it wants — your praise and an occasional treat. Caution! Don't decrease the rewards too quickly. You don't want your dog to become frustrated. By understanding positive reinforcement, you'll see that you're not forever bound to carry a pocketful of goodies. Your dog will soon be working for your verbal praise, because your dog wants to please you and knows that, occasionally, it will get a treat, too.
BONDING In order to have happy, frustration-free partnerships with our dogs, we need more than just love and training. For a relationship that truly thrives, we must cement a bond with our dog built on trust, mutual respect and regard. Building the bond with your dog can be as simple as introducing novel
games into your daily interactions, stepping up the amount of praise you give and integrating simple training exercises into your dog’s routine. Dogs think with their noses. A dog has approximately 280 million receptors in its nose. It can not only smell a treat 20 feet away, it can discern the individual ingredients and decide if it is something worth eating.
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