Training Tools

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There are lots of tools that can be valuable during training. Food is the most obvious, but crates, leashes, clickers and toys are also very useful. However, any tool should be viewed as a stepping stone towards the ultimate goal of off-leash, verbal control of your dog, in highly distracting settings without the benefit of tools.
Dr. Ian Dunbar explains how to phase out these tools gradually, leaving you with reliable control over your dog under any circumstances.
Science-Based Dog Training (with Feeling)

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Dr. Ian Dunbar
• dog
• training
• behavior
• clicker
• reward
• lure
• obedience

[CrueLoaf]

I agree with all that is said but a bribe is technically something that is done that benefits only the giver (the briber). If a mum gives a child an ice cream after finishing the sprouts, then that is not a bribe because the nutritional goodness in the sprouts will benefit the child. So, surely if the dog gets a small piece of his meal after a recall that is not a bribe either?

[kimotee]

Working with a 2 1/2 year old kennel dog who was virtually abandoned by her very ill breeder and found that lure reward worked very well to get her started. Used Training the Adult Dog and Training the Companion Dog DVD's and phased out food with mastery of each of the behaviors. In order to increase socialization, we are now in AKC Novice Obedience, and I hear from other owners that they are in the class because Sirius Puppy Training didn't work because it relies on food. Stay on message Ian!

[jeenacolin]

Same thing happens when treiners leave a tug toy dangling by their side in a recall. Great videos, loved it

[musicofnote1]

...which is why I don't use a food pouch.