A key concept of dog training is Operant Conditioning, this can help you understand the different methods you can use to teach your dog. Operant Conditioning contains four different concepts: Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment. Most dog trainers, would advise the use of only Positive Reinforcement and Negative Punishment, the two… Continue reading How To Understand Operant Conditioning
Tag: Dog Training
Welcome To The Training Blog!
Welcome to the new Training Blog! Similar to our Blog, the Practice Paws Training Blog discusses training concepts in depth. We will give you extra information in types of training, dog sports, the benefits of training and more! We try to update the Practice Paws website regularly with new posts for you to read, we… Continue reading Welcome To The Training Blog!
Toilet Training
Toilet Training a Puppy – Basic Concepts Toilet training is a big part of owning a dog. For a lot of people, it is one of the things that add to the negatives of having a dog. Although the un-pleasance of picking up after your dog, there are easy ways to get through toilet training… Continue reading Toilet Training
Paw
Paw is a great trick to teach your dog, it will help you to do the ‘Pound It’ with your dog. Give your dog a verbal cue, this could be something simple such as ‘Paw’. If your dog puts his paw up, reward him with a treat. If your dog does not do this on… Continue reading Paw
Pound It
Pound it (Fist Bump) is a fun trick to do with your dog and show to family and friends. A treat pouch would be helpful in this trick so that when you hold out a fist, your dog is not sniffing at it to get treats inside. To start with get your dog to sit… Continue reading Pound It
Around
Equipment – Cones This command can be used as part of an agility course, it gets your dog to run around in a circle big or small. To start, mark a small circle with cones, make sure the cones are quite close to each other, so that your dog can learn to not go inside… Continue reading Around
Jump Through A Hoop
Safety: Jumping is not good for some dogs so make sure you be careful and also have a good landing area If you are worried or unsure if you will cause harm to your dog, talk to you vet If you would not like your dog to be jumping through it, you can hold it… Continue reading Jump Through A Hoop
Weave Through Poles
Your dog might be very energetic, or you might be looking for something exciting to do. Teaching your dog to weave through poles is a very enjoyable activity to do. For this command you will need some patience as it is one of the hardest obstacles on the agility course to teach. In Preparation: Choose… Continue reading Weave Through Poles
Stay
Teaching your dog to stay The command stay is probably one of the most important commands for your dog to obey. This means you can walk away with your dog waiting for you from the spot he/ she is standing in until you return. Start by having some food in your hand. Then get your… Continue reading Stay
Techniques
EquipmentIf you and your dog are interested in agility training, then some of this equipment may be useful to purchase: Poles Hula-Hoop Training cones (better if they are tall ones) Treat pouch Pause Table These five words starting with ‘S’ may help you keep a system to training your dog:Start – Start by planning what… Continue reading Techniques