The Science & Art of Training Dogs

It is my belief that to train any dog to be a spectacular learner, we must take two dimensions into account. The science is concerned more about using the best methodology and applying the most appropriate learning principles to ensure that the dog understands the task quickly and effectively. The art comes from knowing a dog, spending time with them, watching them and opening ourselves up to learn from them. Dog training is about learning - not just on the part of the dog, but also the human.

I illustrate in today's video the importance and affect of considering both these disciplines and blending them together.

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[musicofnote1]

Excellent comments! The idea that training could and even should be fun for both seems foreign to so many people. I think Ian Dunbar has posted about this also. Getting past just the science part, past the intellectualism and using it in a manner that combines reaching training goals with establishing the relationship/bond with our companion animal. He speaks of taking the animal's POV into consideration. Very valid points and I'm glad to see you also going this way. So I say - basketball!

[tab289]

@musicofnote1 Yes, we are very fortunate to have people like him spreading this important message... which I feel is an important part of the puzzle.

[AlexFashionPolice]

Thanks for the video helps alot :) .. i have just one question my dog trains our dog and he is very good at it but we keep the dog outside in our yard so when our dog escapes sometimes and my brother usually spanks (hit) him . is that the right decision what should we need to do in these situations .. tnx your the best

[tab289]

@AlexFashionPolice Hitting/punishing the dog will only damage the relationship that you have with him. I don't think that it is ever a good idea to do that, in any situation. You would want to work on making sure that the dog does not escape in the first place.

[Suffix95]

Great video, Tab :) You explain everything so well and clearly, it's a pleasure to watch you work with dogs!

I loved the fact that Solea likes the worn out tennis ball much better than the other ones. It's a terrific demonstration of how dogs don't demand the best things in life!

[alexehilary]

hi! I have a problem with my dog​when he has to bring the ball.Sometimes my dog​leaves the ball on the ground a few meters.How to solve this problem?

[Makoce]

Your job is a trainer right? Like you go to clients homes? You should do a video of you working with maybe a dog reactive/aggressive dog and how you interact and work with them, Id love to see some real life situations (:

[kikopup]

Brilliant video! :) I loved the tennis ball game :)

[SuperStuid]

Yay

[strgaltdelete]

I have a 4 months old husky (got her when she was 1 1/2 month) and followed a lot of your advices and she is becoming the best friend i could ever wish for. thank you so much, your videos made me understand my dog much more :)

[blackdogxx]

This young guy is smart as hell! I met and filmed Gary Wilkes for 2 days and am friends with the creator of the award winning 'Take a Bow, Wow' series.

This young fellow is helping anyone who will watch and absorb what he has presented. THIS is what will save dogs' lives... most dogs abandoned in shelters are there for 'behavior problems' and we know who is responsible for the dog's training !

[T0XiiX]

How do u teach ur puppy to play fetch?..My puppy take the ball comes right at me but wants me to chase him instead...Is it juz him or is there smthing i can do to play fetch?

[ShelterDogs]

Hey, tab. Could you tell me the make of that tether you're using in this video? I want something like that because there are no gated fields where I walk some dogs. I'd like to work on fetch with some of them.