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A dog should see owner as a source of all _____.
rewards
Owner should have ____ over the dog.
voice control
What kind of behavior should you reward?
good
Lack of control can lead to what?
many problems
Should training be fun?
yes
Should training be done only once a day?
no, should be short period of training 2 - 3 times a day
What kind of resources can owners use for obedience training?
books
videos
pamphlets
obedience class
internet
What is the first thing a puppy should be taught?
settle down
Should all practices have a obedience trainer at the practice or a place they recommend?
yes
What are the best collars to use?
adjustable buckle collars
How long should a leash be?
6 feet
What is the gentle leader?
a dog halter that helps the owner keep control of the dog
Is the gentle leader a muzzle?
no
How tight should the gentle leader be?
be able to put 1 finger under the strap behind the head
be able to slide the strap on the nose down the nose to where the hair stops and the nose begins
Do dogs resist the gentle leader at first?
yes
What is really important for positive reinforcement?
timing and repetition
What are bridges?
event markers between behavior and reward
example
: clicker
What is negative reinforcement?
applying a stimulus the dog doesn't like when they are doing something bad
When should the dog be punished?
during a bad behavior or immediately after a bad behavior
What are some aversive acts that work for dogs?
squirt from spray bottle
rolled up towel
sound
odor
shock
What are the three things you can do to get a desired behavior?
wait for it then reward it
motivate the dog to do it using lures
force the behavior
What must you do first to get a positive behavior?
get the dogs attention
When should you "name" the behavior?
once the dog is doing it consistently
for example
: don't say "sit" until the dog is doing it consistently and will actually know what "sit" means
Should we chant the dogs name to get its attention? Why or why not?
no, because then it won't start to come until you've chanted its name a certain amount of time
What are the biggest owner complaints about puppy behavior
puppy mouthing
unwanted stuff in mouth
no control over the dog
Should you teach the dogs name in a positive way? Should you yell the dogs name when they are bad?
yes
no
How do you teach the dog to settle down?
Lay them on their side and hold them their
stroke them until they relax
once they've relaxed then reward them
How do you teach the dog not to "mouth"?
stroke the dog around the mouth and when they try to bite give a negative mark like a loud noise
Should you punish a dog if they don't come to you fast enough?
no, only punish if they don't come to you at all and you have to go get them
What are some basic commands a dog should know? How often should you repeat them during the day for the puppy to learn them?
come
sit
down
stay
repeat 10 - 20 times twice a day
How do you teach a dog to sit?
hold treat in front of its nose
slowly raise hand above and to back of its head
most will follow you and sit
reward and repeat
use "sit" once the behavior is learned
How do you teach a dog to lay down?
pup should be sitting
hold treat in front of its nose
slowly lower hand between its front legs
slowly wigglel the treat forward
reward and repeat
How do you teach a dog to walk on a leash?
keep pup on your left side
use command for "go" and "heel"
reward as it does it right
correct if goes off on its own
have the dog sit when you stop
How do you teach a dog to come?
pups often want to follow
make it fun and reward with treats
may need to use leash
never discipline when the dog comes
then increase distance and distractions
How do you teach a dog to stay?
have the dog sit for 30 seconds while waiting to be fed
once the dog hold sits, move in a circle around the dog
use negative marks if the dog moves
gradually increase time and distance
steach down stay
teach standing stay
use different locaitons
teach stay off leash
What are ways to stop unwanted behavior?
ignore it - it will eventually become extinct
correct the unwanted behavior
distract - interrupt - redirect
train incompatible behavior
remove stimulus causing bad behavior
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Author
kris10leejmu
ID
170343
Card Set
Obedience Training
Description
Behavior
Updated
2012-09-12T03:14:30Z
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