Great training Articles

[Ron Watson]

Here are a couple of training articles that were posted by clementine over at k9disc.com .

R.E.A.L. Variable Reinforcement - Part 2 - By Gary Wilkes

After you have run through "getting REAL" for a couple of training sessions, you should see some obvious changes in your dog's behavior. One of the most noticeable changes is the willingness of the dog to work for longer periods in the absence of reinforcement. This persistence is a critical link in having a dog who is willing to learn and perform difficult tasks. Trainers who are afraid to broaden the spectrum of reinforcement create animals who are reluctant to experiment and unwilling to persist without constant reassurance.

SAY YES TRAINING REMINDERS - From Say Yes Dog Training

1. Work=play=work. All play is fun and so all work should be as well. If your dog makes a decision during play (example he grabs his toy without being invited to do so) you are reinforcing his right to make decisions during working with you as well (ahh, maybe I will chase the cat rather then practice A Frames right now!).

These are excellent articles from great trainers. Be sure to check them out.

Cheers,
Ron