Reward EFFORT!
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Reward EFFORT!
During training, your dog may not always be as precise as you would like. At these times, it is important to recognize the cause of his imperfection. Is he trying hard to do what you want, or is he actually “hardly trying?”
Lack of effort should never be rewarded. In most instances, true effort, even if precision is lacking, should be rewarded. Learn to recognize, reinforce, and reward “effort”. This will give your dog the confidence and the desire to continue working with you as your training sessions become more complex and difficult.
ALWAYS reward your dog’s EFFORT, even if precision is lacking. With EFFORT you will go FAR!
If your dog is LACKING in EFFORT, take some time and check the way you spend your time with your dog.
Are you adding to behavioral or training problems?
- Do you let your dog bolt out of doors?
- Pull on the leash?
- Leave you to go say hi, or sniff without permission?
- Steal food from your tables or counter tops?
How is the rapport between you and your dog?
- Does your dog LOVE to play with you?
- Does your dog accept all types of reward or play?
- Is your dog always ready to train and show?
Does your dog give you 100% effort when training?
- When your dog is incorrect, does he continue to give effort?
- When doing a skill does your dog pay 100% attention to you and stay engaged?
Will your dog engage with you regardless of the distractions?
- Will your dog play or engage with you at shows?
- New locations?
- While other dogs are playing, training, etc.?
Now is the time to analyze if you have any areas that can use improvement.
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Your approach to dog training has a big impact on the actual show results that you will get. As long as you have the right mindset about training, you can be sure that your dog will become a confident partner.
Here are a few tips that will help you and your dog become a great team!
1. Show your dog that you are the leader. Be confident when training and showing. When at home control your dog’s resources and have your dog work for everything he receives whether it is food, play or attention. While showing, be confident in what you have trained and trust your dog!
2. Use motivational methods and have fun during training by adding spontaneous games. Be imaginative and think out of the “box” of normal boring training such as sequencing. A boring training session is no fun for your dog or you!
3. Set realistic goals. How much time you spend and the quality of your training impacts the end results. High goals take more time and effort. Take time to plan your goals AND your training sessions.
4. TIMING, TIMING, TIMING. It IS all about the timing! Learn proper timing, video tape some of your training sessions to check your timing and make notes on ways to improve it.
5. Improve your “eye”. It’s all about seeing the little things that add up or magnify when you show. Videotaping and reviewing your training sessions is a GREAT way to show you what and how your dog is reacting to you while training. The “eyes” have it!
6. Be patient and consistent. Losing your temper will set you back weeks in training and ruin trust with your partner. If you run into an issue that you are not sure how to fix, put your dog up. Go call a friend or have a drink and think about a solution. Don’t worry, the problem will still be there the next time you go out to train.
With proper thought and planning, YOU TO CAN BE SUCCESSFUL WHEN YOU SHOW!
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