#Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

[alspalspetcare]

How Dogs Learn

The Guide to How Dogs Learn and How you can Speak their Language.

The Guide to How Dogs Learn and How you can Speak their Language. Dogs learn by association / emotion Human example: Just like  humans learn by association. When you meet someone for the first time you come away with an association—positive, negative, or neutral. If you really enjoyed the interaction, you will look forward to seeing that person again. If you found the person difficult, you might…

[jessicalfisher]

Training dogs via the positive reinforcement method is the finest way of teaching dogs by offering them rewards for their efforts. You can see a major improvement in the behaviour of your dog once you perform this training. Know the importance of positive reinforcement here.

[pupinprogressdogtraining]

A quick little look at some body language that was misinterpreted by a trainer

[thistleteeth]

yeah i'm trying to transition to force- and fear-free training with my (self-trained) SD. irt our training journey, i started out using as much r+ as i could but still definitely using aversives (mostly accidentally!). lucie is naturally stranger-averse, which i didn't know when i adopted her. this meant that in my first few years with her i had to do a lot of counter-conditioning and keeping her far under threshold for her to be comfortable in public. there is a lot about how i worked with her that i would go back and change. i attribute it mostly to pure luck that she has worked out as my SD. that and her willingness as a learner and curiousity abt her world. we just passed 7 years as a team 💚

[nyooomcat]

[mercyandme007]

You dont get to gatekeep who can use an accessible bathroom!!!

I'm on the disabled side of social media and a topic that is now a chating point is who is allowed to use the accessible bathroom. I think this is a stupid talking point cause you dont know the reson why someone may be using an accessible bathroom if they are not visibly disabled. However i still want to put my opinion in. I have seen people state that anxiety, claustrophobia, being pregnant, old, and so on are not valid reasons to use the accessible bathroom. Why do you think you get to dictate who can use the accessible bathroom. OMG! there are so many reasons why someone might use the accessible bathroom, that you might not see just by looking at them. OHH and not shame people who are not physically disabled and tell them they cant use the accessible bathroom. I have mild chronic pain and I dont usually use a mobility aid to indicate I am disabled, i still use the accessible bathroom even though you cant see my disability. The handle bars are nice in case im having a high pain day and my leg decides to be weak, or my back decides to spaz out on me. YOU DON'T GET TO DECIDE WHO USES THE ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM. STOP GATEKEEPING IT.

[riley-coyotl]

Working on slooooowly conditioning Kelpie to be really comfortable with baths. I want her to be super chill with getting bathed because...white dog in red clay country. :')

I'm trying to take it super slow just to build a lot of value with the space/activity before increasing what I'm asking of her.

So far so good! Look who wanted back in the tub after I took her out!!

[mandana-the-service-pup]

A Complex Mobility Task: 📫🦮

Since moving into a house, Mandana has started to develop a habit of barking loudly when mail or packages are dropped off. Rather than punish her for this natural behavior I’m giving her the tools to deal with it in a more productive manner.

1. She rings the bell to let me know the mail was delivered.

2. She sits and waits for me to open the door and give her commands instead of bolting outside.

3. She brings the packages inside and stacks them in a pile.

4. She opens the packages for me only when I ask and only until I ask her to stop so as not to damage anything.

5. She helps me pick up items and throw trash away.

It’s a bit of extra work for me right now but she really enjoys it and it’s going to be very helpful when the training is complete.

[blueboyluca]

Lately I've been feeling a huge need for emotionally intelligent, empathetic and thoughtful content about dog training and care. I feel very fragile at the moment and this sort of thing, while also kind of painful in a way, has been helping me be forgiving to myself and understanding to the dogs in my life. I can't get my thoughts straight to write out anything in detail, but I can share the resources themselves.

This episode was soothing. Christina is a beautiful and gentle speaker and her insights are incredibly valuable. I appreciate her desire to stay out of the limelight, but I do wish I had regular access to her thoughts so it's a bit of a shame she doesn't do social media or anything like that.

Choice quote: "Oftentimes I want to raise my hand and be like, can we evaluate this carceral mindset? And I get looks and I think, cool, not the time, not the place. This is not the space, like, shift gears, let it go, try something else."

This post was a really useful reflection tool. I don't identify as a crossover trainer, since I never trained dogs before, but I still relate because I was raised in a punishment first society regardless of dogs. Even as someone who came to dog training committed to R+ from the outset, it still takes rewiring and relearning and reconfiguring to not default to punishment.

Choice quote: "We humans believe that anger is an appropriate response to being wronged. I agree. There is a lot in this world to be enraged about. The problem is directing that rage at dogs and other beings we control. We are encouraged to believe that dogs are morally wronging us, and that appropriate responses are anger and punishment."

I found so much value in this two-part podcast from Animal Training Academy with Michele Pouliot. She had so much wisdom about how to effectively help people and change minds. And sometimes that means being frustrated.

Choice quote: "When we start working with a dog that's never had positive reinforcement training before, you're right, what's the first thing we do? We build a reinforcement history so that dog trusts us, enjoys being around us, and as soon as we have that relationship we can ask more of them... just because a person called you and made the appointment doesn't mean you have a relationship yet... It's the same as training the dog, you have to build the history."

I'd love to find some more media like these. I've been downloading a bunch of new dog books again, but so far none of them are quite scratching the itch I've got. I wish I could read something like The Secret History of Kindness again, that was one of those rare books that had a profound impact on me.

[x22817]

This is a wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in cooperative care

[alspalspetcare]

My Dog Training Journey: Celebrating Small Wins and Big Successes

The Importance of Ongoing Dog Training: A Personal Journey with Mojo The dog training journey is not straight, so the importance of celebrating small wins and big successes made by furry friends is key. It’s a common belief among dog parents that once we complete “puppy training,” our responsibility for training our dog ends. However, this mindset can be risky as it may allow undesirable…

[jessicalfisher]

The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Why It Works for Dog Training

If you want to train your dog, you want to use methods that work and help you bond with your dog. Positive reinforcement is one way that works and can help owners and their furry friends form a strong bond. Because she runs her own company and specializes in positive reinforcement dog training, Jessica L. Fisher knows a lot about this power. Instead of punishing destructive behaviors, like sitting when told to or walking quietly on a leash, this method focuses on rewarding good ones. This examines why positive reinforcement works so well for training dogs.

What is Positive Reinforcement Dog Training?

Training using positive reinforcement is a method of training dogs when a trained dog is rewarded with praise for a well-done job. Unlike punishment and all those negative ways of doing it, positive reinforcement uses rewards and creates good associations to alter dangerous behaviours. Consequently, using treats, praise, or toys to bowl over good behaviour is one of these features. Dogs get their reward when they do something you want them to do, such as being in the position you ask them to, just like when they sit when you ask. Such correlations are more likely to affect the degree of their relationship. This way of positive reinforcement dog training forms a strong bond between the owner and their dog as they spend a lot of time together learning new tricks.

Why Does Positive Reinforcement Work?

Creates a Stronger Bond

You and your pet friend become closer when you give your dog treats for being good. When your dog learns to associate you with good things, it becomes more eager to please you.

Motivates Learning

Dogs like us will help you by using treats. Jessica L. Fisher believes that getting your dog to learn new ways and tricks is possible by being very generous with treats and praise. When you train your dog using positive reinforcement, your job becomes delightful, which makes them more interested in learning.

Builds Confidence

Your dog's trust is increased by positive reinforcement. They feel good about their abilities and more confident when they complete an action and get rewarded.

Reduces Stress and Fear

Training your dog with punishments can make it afraid and stressed, which can hurt your relationship with your pet. When you use positive reinforcement, your dog will feel safe and secure, which makes the training setting good.

Encourages Good Behavior Choices

With positive reinforcement, dogs learn to do the right thing. If they know that doing certain things will benefit them, they are likelier to do those things instead of doing bad things.

Why Choose Jessica L. Fisher for Positive Reinforcement Dog Training?

When teaching a dog, Jessica L. Fisher, a positive reinforcement dog trainer, knows how important positive reinforcement is. Because she wants to build strong bonds between dogs and their people, Jessica L. Fisher is the best person to train your dog with positive reinforcement. Jessica can train your dog in a way that fits their needs because she has years of experience and a strong desire to help people and animals. She knows a lot about positive reinforcement techniques that will help your dog learn in a fun and rewarding way. This will change his behavior in a way that lasts. If you believe Jessica L. Fisher, you can be sure you and your furry friend will have a happy and healthy bond.

In The End

Positive reinforcement is the primary training method Jessica L. Fisher uses in dog training. With this kind of positive reinforcement dog training, one teaches good habits to the dog while also strengthening the relationship between the owner and the pet. Concentrating on positive reinforcement through treats and compliments rather than punishment will have dogs learn with stress-free fun. Owners can be confident that Jessica's training and individual approach are the most effective way of raising disciplined dogs.

[breadandblankets]

Cass starts showing up to Jason's apartment with a sheet of stickers if he doesn't kill anyone that week

he grumbles about it but he's wayyyyy too proud of those shiny gold stickers

it works too, to Bruce's absolute bafflement

[darkwood-sleddog]

Can the balanced dog trainers please stop fucking talking about positive reinforcement as if those dogs are not “obedience trained”? A majority of competition obedience dogs I know were trained with R+. Letting your dog wander on the end of a line because you want to do so does not = untrained. It is simply…a choice.

[muttsandmustelidae]

machine that zaps me with 1 billion volts of electricity every time i try to open instagram reels

[mercyandme007]

Im not "lucky" to have a service dog

Having a dog that is well behaved enough to be in public spaces is not luck. It is commitment to training and learning animal behaviors. Being legally eligible to have a service dog you must be disabled. Not just anyone who wants to take their dog into public can slap a service dog vest on their dog, this is breaking federal law and harms the rep of real service dog teams. Having a service dog is not at all luck, when people start to consider service dogs as a treatment/management plan they will do so much research to make sure they are getting the right kind of dog for them and their needs. We do not pick service dogs as a treatment because we are asking for attention. I have been told multiple times that I dont need her because i can and do function without her a lot of the time. Me not having her with me 24/7. I do care about making sure the dog wants to work as a service dog. A service dog is task trained to mitigate a disability, not a pet that emotionally supports you cause you have ✨anxiety✨. I could go onto a whole rant about how people are really just wanting attention and trying to romanticize anxiety.