What Was That Cookie For?! When Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training Goes Wrong
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 Published On Jan 31, 2024

With the growing popularity of positive reinforcement-based dog training, there's an increasing popularity of criticizing the use of positive reinforcement. And truthfully, it isn't all unfounded because there can be a huge variability in people's results when they choose not to use physical corrections or verbal intimidation in their dog training. I’m addressing the criticism with a look at 5 different scenarios where dogs get rewarded for things you don’t want, and how using the magic question “what was that cookie for?” can fast track success and turn unwanted behaviors around.

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🐾Key Dog Training Points:
00:00 Positive Reinforcement-Based Dog Training Success With Susan Garrett.
00:46 Variables that impact the effectiveness in dog training.
01:26 Reinforcement success – one question that could change everything.
02:19 “Choice point” in dog training.    • Remove Confusion And Build Your Dog's...      • Average Or Better Dog Training Questi...      • Giving And Receiving Constructive Fee...  
03:13 ItsYerChoice—what did I just reinforce? https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/
03:58 5 scenarios—what got reinforced and what could’ve been reinforced?
07:10 5 categories of reinforcements—what’s reinforcing for your dog?
09:13 Going back to the 5 scenarios—reinforcement build behavior.
12:44 Negative reinforcement—the silent killer of dreams.
13:33 Magic question: “what was that cookie for?”
13:53 Give yourself grace, we are all learning.
14:39 Recap to get clear and purposeful dog training success.

Learn How To Play ItsYerChoice:
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Resources:
1. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know -    • The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For...  
2. Podcast Episode 231: The Next Generation Of Dog Lovers: Finya’s School Assignment -    • Empowering The Next Generation Of Dog...  
3. Podcast Episode 42: Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching Your Dog to be Bad to Be Good? -    • Behavior Chains: Are You Teaching You...  
4. Podcast Episode 139: Remove Confusion And Build Your Dog’s Confidence With One Simple Dog Training Habit -    • Remove Confusion And Build Your Dog's...  
5. Podcast Episode 141: Average Or Better Dog Training Question: What Did You Just Reward? -    • Average Or Better Dog Training Questi...  
6. Podcast Episode 142: Giving And Receiving Constructive Feedback About Your Dog Training -    • Giving And Receiving Constructive Fee...  
7. Podcast Episode 174: Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And The Transfer Of Value -    • Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipatio...  
8. Podcast Episode 253: 7 Ways To Instantly Make Your Dog’s Life Better -    • 7 Ways To Instantly Make Your Dog's L...  
9. YouTube Video: How To Get Your Dog To Listen Outside Off Leash (Step By Step Guide) -    • How To Get Your Dog To Listen Outside...  
10. YouTube Playlist: Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett -    • Loose Leash Walking with Susan Garrett  
11. Podcast Episode 59: Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog -    • Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Yo...  
12. Podcast Episode 226: Safe Toys For Dogs And Why To Avoid Tennis Balls And Sticks -    • Safe Toys For Dogs And Why To Avoid T...  
13. Podcast Episode 198: What Does “Positive Is Not Permissive” Really Mean In Dog Training -    • What Does "Positive Is Not Permissive...  
14. Podcast Episode 177: Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfer Of Value Case Study -    • Dog Training Outside The Box: Transfe...  
15. YouTube Playlist: Dog Agility Training and Dog Sports Tips with Susan Garrett -    • Dog Agility Training and Dog Sports T...  
16. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett -    • Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett  
17. Podcast Episode 146: Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really Exist? -    • Balanced Dog Training: Does It Really...  
18. YouTube Live: Grow & Improve Your Dog's Agility Skills: Seesaws, Start Lines, Weave Poles, Contacts and More! - https://youtube.com/live/XR7k-3lv5Fc


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