A Bond-Based Approach to Dog Training
There is a lot of food for thought in this book. There is much that I find intriguing and would like to pursue, and also much that I disagree with. Arnold criticizes modern trainers for their focus on operant conditioning without acknowledging the great interest force-free trainers have already demonstrated in regard to the concepts of empowerment, choice, and cognition in their training programs. She insists that dogs really are eager to please" their humans an idea I have long argued against. She hasn't convinced me on that topic
Teaching Your Dog to “Leave It” On Cue
mark the desired behavior with the click of a clicker (or the word "Yes!") and feed him a different treat.üPractice "Leave it!" with everything your dog likes in real life: food
Why Force-Based Training Methods Are Not Advocated
or because she's not sure what you want her to do; either way
8 Steps to Teach a Dog to Heel
Sometimes we need our dogs to follow tucked up close to us in a heel position, so it’s a valuable skill for your dog to learn. While most often useful for safety, it can also be helpful for foundational work.
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