Vela, The Hot, Hot Dog, Dog

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All training done with Clicker Training techniques (with and/or without clicker) -
1) using positive reinforcement,
2) no punishments entailing physical or psychological intimidation, fear or pain,
3) no traditional corrections

I do NOT show how all these behaviors were taught. But I can show you this. I DID however show, that once learned individually, these behaviors can make boring old training sessions exciting for both dog and human partner.

For more information and consultations, lessons in northwestern Switzerland and southwestern Germany, contact Leonard "Buzz" Cecil - Auf den Hund Gekommen - Dog Training / Behavior Modification - at http://www.auf-den-hund-gekommen.net

Languages German and English

Leonard "Buzz" Cecil, CTDI* is a member of:
AABP, APDT, IPDTA and PDTE
*Certified Trick Dog Instructor

"There is not a shred of doubt in my mind -- I would much rather have cookies in my jacket pockets than a chain around my dog's neck." -- Pat Miller

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• dog
• tricks
• positive
• clicker
• Flat-Coated Retriever
• hot dog
• dog dance
• k9freestyle
• training

[mdorosz1]

She is such a well trained little girl! I love her look of pure longing when you put the hot dog pieces on her paws, lol!

[musicofnote1]

@mdorosz1 - Hey Melissa! Yes, she really liked those hot dogs, but impulse control is what she always needs practice with. It's difficult for her, because she's always so eager to do stuff with us. Hard to -wait-. But she loves these games, because she knows, that she wins. She always wins. It's always just a matter of WHEN. And that makes it interesting. thanks for the comment!

[TheLilScarab]

Wow Vela's amazing you two make a great team! I have a flat coat retriever too they are super smart mine is 8 and still loves to learn new things.

[musicofnote1]

@TheLilScarab - Thanks! Yes, she's smart and the more she learns, the faster she learns it. They say they learn how to learn. First two years we learned and trained one Dog Dance Choreo per year. For the up-coming season, we'll have two ready, that's how fast she learns. Would you guess, that I'm a little bit proud of her? ;-))

[dalemk90]

Wow, you have meaningful influence over your dog, throw away the clickers and treats you don't need them anymore. I guess you have the right personality type and cognitive processes happening.

[musicofnote1]

As to clickers - why in the WORLD would I give up on a system of teaching that has brought the two of this far together. I actually only use the physical clickers when introducing certain specific behaviors with usually have to do with fine motor controll in a chaining situation. But as soon as the behavior is learned, I drop the clicker and move to a vocal secondary marker, later moving on to an intermediary marker, all conditioned long ago. Clicker are not the focal point. Co-operation is.

[aspiringdogtrainer84]

That was amazing! Great job to the both of you! :)

[sequoyahbean]

Aside from how successful your training has been, for which you deserve a pat on the back, I am so impressed with how gently you speak to your dog. Truly, you are a great example for other men who might think they have to be "firm" as they cue their dogs. As a trainer, I often get asked why a dog behaves for the husband of the family and not the wife or children. I usually find that the man has been more harsh. Once we remove that, we can get the dog behaving for all members of the family.

[Yugiohguy987]

what a good dog!

[TheCollectedCanine]

Outstanding work! I love it!

[TheLilScarab]

@musicofnote1 ^^ your welcome and yes I can