by BARKS from the Guild | Nov 30, 2020 | Animal Behavior, BARKS from the Guild, Pet Guardians, Training
By Sharon Empson It has been a little over a year since I trained Dudley as part of my Karen Pryor Academy Certification as a Pet Trainer. Not wanting to add more furry pets to our home, I chose a …
by BARKS from the Guild | Jan 31, 2019 | Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
By Lily Mickleburgh The use of rewards in dog training is becoming increasingly popular as an effective way of encouraging desired behaviours. However, subtle differences in what you use as a reward, where and when you reward them, can all...
by Eileen Anderson | Nov 19, 2018 | Animal Behavior, Training
I wrote this article especially for people who are either new to using a clicker or have not dealt extensively with a fearful dog. If your dog is scared by the noise of the clicker, slow down. Switch to a …
by Eileen Anderson | Jun 17, 2017 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Pet Guardians, Training
The other day I was pondering the trend of talking about teaching “self-control” and “impulse control” in our dogs. I got to thinking about “leave it,” both the term and the behavior. I realized a couple things. First, the...
by Eileen Anderson | Jul 9, 2015 | Animal Behavior, Learning Theory, Training
Most trainers agree that if there is one thing that the tool called a clicker is useful for in particular, it is for shaping behavior. Shaping consists of marking and reinforcing successive approximations towards a goal behavior. When shaping, the...
