Dog Training - Use The Premack Principle For Dog Training

[MsZoraZ]

I tried it with my dog, but she didn't really seem to catch on even the 20th time, so next time I try it I will include the clicker.

[Tripawedscool4kats]

@MsZoraZ the clicker helps a LOT, try smaller steps like clicking an ear twitch, then head turning sideways, then dog looking at you, then moving towards you (OC it, instead of expecting the gold right off the bat), always pay the dog where you clicked in the direction the head was when you clicked...also you have to do WAAAAY more then just practicing with a treat if you want your dog to do this when it sees a squirrel, keep increasing the criteria

[MsZoraZ]

It's similar to the leave-it command, except not only are you getting your dog to stop and look at you, but to come towards you.

[MaroodaKennels]

you people are buttwipes, who cares what he said, just as long as you understood the point of the lesson, that is teaching your dog to come when called.

[MaroodaKennels]

I tried it but it didn't work, but it was the first time.

[Redberry686]

UWS Social science sent me here

[Salvatronication]

I have a question , every time I command my dog to sit , he obeys and sits, but when I give him the treat he paws with one paw and won't let me give him the treat , it's like he wants to snatch it from my hand , I always have the treat firmly gripped with my thumb on top and my index holding the treat on the bottom so it won't get snatched from my fingers, how do I get him to stop pawing me when I give him his reward? so I grab one paw so he won't lift the other while praise him 4 the mean time

[bloodtyredeyes]

so when i call my dog back and he comes should i give him a treat and prasie him then let him get the treat i originally threw.. or just praise him and then let him get the treat.. i notice u give him treats when he comes back when u call him..

[jdfkid]

great vid great german shepherd

[MsMegF]

One question: If the dog responds to the voice after, say, going for a squirrel...you praise, and then what? Do you throw a treat out there for them instead. What's the payoff in this case. I assume that going after the squirrel is something you don't want them doing. Great video and I'm going to try it on my foster.

[bl4cksm0ke]

Thanks for the explanation. It really clears things up about this principle. I've watched it being applied but didn't have a good understanding until this video.

[SpaceAdventurer1]

No, he said he throws a TREAT.

[jessweetca]

Thankyou thankyou thankyou! I have a real stubborn terrier puppy and I can't wait to spend time with your techniques!

[mikeyconlon]

LOL he said he can throw a tree on 1.51 lol

[eletendre1]

Haha - I did say that and never noticed it.

[mikeyconlon]

not bad or ennything ur doing a good thing just saying kepp it up

[kurtskee]

It was the sound quality of the video dont be so immature this guy is a genius, and he is giving out tips so immature retards like you can get the most out of there companions.

[lowlightRN]

@mikeyconlon he said "throw a treat"

[FPVSuperPersuit]

@mikeyconlon He said "treat", not "tree". I can see how you got confused with that one

[ashb2027]

@mikeyconlon I think he says "I throw a treat"....

[rashied86]

I wonder if your book comes also in other countries?! Such as Europe for example ?

[turbodogvonder]

very good premack example, for me and the squirrel situation won't work, because her prey drive is too high. And she also jumped out a 6 ft glass window after them, when we leave they run up to the windows, hate them, I didn't know why til I saw what they do when I go away in truck:(, but, very good example to one premack. thank you.

[KataliaKarshe]

Hey Eric, I love to watch your videos! They really help me with training my collies... The first video of your I watched was the loose leash walking and I was hitched to your dog training after that. I trained my 10 yr old horse for the last 5 yrs and I cant get over how similar dogs and horses learn.. I did the same walking exercise with her. I cant wait to try this with my girl to help her get over he chasing kids. Thank you so much!!!

[saxaphone1987]

I watched this is in psych class. It was awesome!

[nicksthenext23]

eric u r a triple og.

[FagernesFarms]

its the same thing i did to teach my lab to be a dock dog stay until i say its ok

ps im only 16

[quadfin1234]

You truly are amazing arn't you!

[AaseLange]

Nice presentation of Premack. Gotta love win-win dog training! "If you do what I want, you'll get what YOU want"! (Well, at least some of the time - but that's the fine print; we don't tell them that at first. *grin*)

[emmanuelt]

hey great videos!

i have a question, though. in your example, when you throw a piece of cheese, your dog knows you're throwing it: he knows he's going to be distracted.

but how would you approach something like an unconditioned distraction, like you're walking in the park and then a squirrel or whatever else suddenly appears? how could you get him to come to you when the squirrel seems so fun and exciting?

[blanknot]

When the dog goes after the squirrel and then suddenly hears his name, he will instantly recall this game that you two have rehearsed countless times. The dog will understand, regardless of how much he wants that squirrel, he needs to disregard it and return to his owner.

[Blu182]

Not true. Depending on the breed, the prey drive may be too strong. A prey animal and cheese are two very, very different appealing items to the dog. Unlike cheese, the squirrel will run and the dog will most likely chase it. I don't much like this method - more intelligent dogs may realize that they can get the food faster by ignoring you and pulling their way to the treat. :/ I am more important than anything to my dog - I made sure of that when she was young. My recall is completely solid.

[danishapc]

i like it

its amazing

[INfintido]

Your videos are really awesome Eric, they're really helping me with my new border collie.

I just have a quick question, i've heard you say in videos that when it comes to training it's about repitition.  How much time do you spend a day focusing on one thing? hours?

and do you do one thing for a week, then move on to something else, then come back to the previous thing before, or how long do you focus on one obedience trick?

[eletendre1]

Great question! I do training in 10 minute sessions. I always want the dog really excited about training. If I want to train more I'll do another session a few hours later.

I work on a couple of commands in each session. I keep working at it until the dog can do the command with distractions.

Good luck and please let me know how you do with your dog's training.

Best,

Eric

[INfintido]

Awesome Eric, thanks!

[mikkidaserb]

Hey Eric whats up,

i am a devoted 14 year old boy who needs a dog he can run around the block with and have fun with after school. It is very hard to find a good friendly dog that wont hurt my cousins and friends and protect me at the same time, looking for something that wont be a hard Challenge to clean up after and easy to teach i know I'm asking for a lot but do you think a American Staffordshire Terrier is the dog for me? and if not what is?

[CrabChick]

great training!!

[lo0000ol]

i will try it tomorrow , i have white shepherd

3 months old,

 thank you indvance

[raulguillarte]

you're the man

[eletendre1]

Thank you!

[Katana936]

Eric,

As always, nice video. Keep up the good work here on YouTube!

[africa1975]

Hey,

This is a great Video, I do this one a lot my self.I have used both treats and toys together. Until I am able to remove the treats. Do you put on seminars?

Thanks for Posting,

David McNamara