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Hi Melissa! Here is the one-on-one session from today:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/vw2-D1dn7iZjpduDL6pBCraB3fbMr_w49LKcTwssERmMXL5uwL6Rm6uYj5xNqYUA.lzch_y4hONb4NXr3?startTime=1678215729000
Passcode: x1.?!LRuOops! So sorry! Here you go:
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Passcode: !EjpchA0Kim!!! This is so exciting!!
For the relaxation work in the crate, can you take the show on the road? Practice in different settings? You can also put him in the car, in the crate, and open the hatch for him to see. I have done this in a Lowe’s parking lot, for example.
For your friends helping out, let’s see if we can add a bit of pressure. Ask you friend to follow like a judge, watch contacts, and stand in the ‘U’ of the tunnel.
I totally agree with you! I need more than 2 minutes to memorize a course. I need at least 5 minutes to work through all of the pieces. I have a whole ritual of how I walk a course to help me plan it and then memorize it.
That being said, there have been times when I missed a walk-thru for one reason or another, or just had a minute to walk the course, and it was a true test of resilience and focus! The other piece of this is YOU; Avery is feeling your nerves/stress because you didn’t have more time to walk the course. It’s actually really good for the dog to experience that as part of resilience building. So doing this in class or a run-thru is a good place to do so. Our changing arousal is another variable the dog has to manage, plus it might change how we execute the handling.
The part of the video where Avery comes off the line- I think that was you. 🙂 It looked like you were running to the backside of the jump rather than the tunnel.
You actually look more confident on the second run. I am sure that influences Avery’s performance. I think she did really well considering you weren’t as comfortable on the first go.
Look at her sitting right away! And fully engaged at the start!!
Hi Angie!
Welcome to the course! I am really glad you signed up! This course will help you with the struggles you are experiencing with Tipsy. 🙂
Hi Goretta!
Do you have video of you practicing the Remote Reinforcement game? I’d like to see how it’s going before sharing the next step with you.
We talked about what to do with the harness when during the Training Night Chat. Can you please take video of that too? Sit on the floor, present the harness, feed a treat, hide both the harness and the treat hand behind your back. Repeat this 6-7 times, once per day.
The webinar link was sent out in December. Can you please email webinars@behaviorvets.com and someone will be able to help you?
Sprite was tugging!! Hooray!!
I love Loretta’s plan for helping Sprite turn on the jump. The placement of the toy is not only showing Sprite where to land, but it also teaches her where to take off which influences her collection. The toy shifts her focus.
Crate work looks good! I do want you to face the girls. That way you can place the treat in such a spot that it encourages them to curl onto one him while in the crate. Over time, we are also going to watch for body language that looks like relaxing.
Susan!!! This is so exciting!!! Nice job staying connected!
Look at her go upon the release at the startline at your second go!! Boom!
Hooray for Find my Face!! Avery went right to you!!
I understand the panic state that happens. I have often felt like a deer frozen in headlights when running Phuncky because of his speed and size. It felt like my brain couldn’t keep up with him. It takes practice, practice, practice. And trust your tools. This is why we weave these resilience games into agility training. For example, if you get lost, Avery will find your face! lol
Let’s keep working our plan. Well done!!
I do like that you are using a toy. I would just add praise and some excitement on your part before throwing the toy when playing Find My Face. Will Kool tug before you toss the toy?
In the section where your friend is standing in the field, what behavior are you clicking? It’s hard to tell from this distance.
He looks amazing! Not only did he greet the stranger, but he also allowed her to pet him and appeared to enjoy it!!!
Hi Goretta! Here is the Remote Reinforcement Game – Phase 1
Beginning Remote Reinforcement Concepts
As we continue to teach our puppies about how to earn positive reinforcement, we need
to introduce an important concept: remote reinforcement. This will teach them how to
engage, offer behavior, and respond to cues even when reinforcement is placed
“remotely” and not in your hands or pockets. This is incredibly useful to help the pups
eventually make the transition to the trial ring, by making this concept fun and reducing
stress or confusion.For now, consider this to be a ‘standalone’ game, not a lifestyle change. We will play
this game as a way to teach the concept as a foundation for future competition runs. All
of our other training will still be approached with the reinforcement in your hands or
pockets.Here is the discussion demo video for this game:
Choose Your Marker
Before you begin playing this game with the pup, you need to choose a word or phrase
that indicates that the ‘remote’ reinforcement is now available and that you and the pup
will run back to it. I use ‘let’s go!’. You can use any word or phrase that is not used
elsewhere in training or daily life.Let’s Talk About Praise!
In order to help the dog understand this concept, you will want to emphasize the remote
reinforcement marker that is separated from any praise. When you are ready to go back
to the remote reinforcement, use the marker very clearly. Resist the temptation to praise
or chatter before or during the marker – save the praise until after you have delivered
the reinforcement. We want the marker to be the indication that the reinforcement is
available. If we use praise as the indicator, the dog might get confused about when the
reinforcement is available and when it is not.High Rate Of Success
Build this game up slowly and in tiny steps, so you can set an incredibly high rate of
success! We want to make this game a stress-free and super fun way to earn
reinforcement. If the pup has a question or an error, simplify things immediately so the
dog can be successful. Too many errors or questions can lead to stress or frustration,
so protect your pup’s high rate of success by breaking this game down into tiny steps.
If the dog has any questions about these levels, we can split the behavior into smaller
pieces to set up more success.The Setup
When setting up your training area before bringing the pup in, plan a place where you
will put the reinforcement. This place should be visible to the fog, but just high enough
that the pup is less tempted to grab for it and will have more success moving away from
it. Also, be sure that your hands and pockets are empty!Baby Level: Getting Started
Let’s introduce this concept by teaching the pup to move away from the reinforcement
with engagement and add the marker:
● Choose a low to medium-value reinforcement (can be a treat or toy)
● Place it in the spot you’ve chosen, allowing the puppy to see you put it there
● Move away from the reward spot, just a step or two
● When the pup moves with you, use your marker and run back to deliver the
reinforcementThis is pretty difficult, so be sure to start with just a step or two and feel free to verbally
encourage the pup if she needs a little help.When the pup can offer engagement and move away from the reinforcement for a step
or two, you can gradually add more and more steps away from the reinforcement! Be
sure to keep a high rate of success and be very clear with your marker.Advanced Level: Getting Fancy
When the pup is able to move away from the reinforcement with engagement, you can
add in more behavior in the form of simple, fun tricks that are cued or offered:
● Choose a low to medium value reinforcement (can be a treat or toy)
● Place it in the spot you’ve chosen, allowing the puppy to see you put it there
● Move away from the reward spot and cue a simple, fun behavior such as a hand
touch or trick or sit or… anything easy and fun!
● When the pup responds to the cue (or offers a behavior if you are waiting for her
to offer something), use your marker and run back to deliver the reinforcement.Begin with just one behavior before you mark and run back to the reward. When the pup
is able to do that, you can ‘ping pong’ the number of behaviors you ask for: ask for one
behavior, then 3, then 2, then 5, then 1, then 4, then 2, then 7, and so on. This will
gradually build the duration of engagement and number of cues the dog can respond to
before getting a reinforcement. This will be really helpful when entering the competition
ring!Super Advanced Level: Quiet Praise
This level is very similar to the Baby and Advanced levels, except now we are adding in
quiet praise. Remember that the praise and the marker are not linked, because we want
the marker to indicate the reinforcement and not the praise. Start with adding quiet
praise when the pup engages or responds to a cue. Take a moment or a breath after the
praise, then use your marker to indicate the remote reinforcement is available. You can
sometimes praise then ask for another behavior, or you can use your remote
reinforcement marker without praiseHi Goretta!
Here is the recording from our one-one-one session yesterday:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/1N1AqJ1pS_bbMmqX69XeB1b8JS1jbsrioVf-H24xww61J9S7VgYtJSIDu1hYRq1S.VPDaRUFwa1UCFNyC?startTime=1676918061000
Passcode: 1+rNxS9YHi Beverly! Here is the recording from our one-on-one session:
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Passcode: hEjJ+T8=Hi Melissa!
Here is the recording for our one-on-one session today:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/KarSEZCPjQjyI9oGBoxvZADa_VULkzPHppjOYr7aSECKrq9AtBDSexudOy6SkLzn.A3CPxiIWH7VFdngI?startTime=1677006281000
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