SUMMER MANNERS Kate Naito, CPDT-KA Doggie Academy PURPOSE Teach - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

SUMMER MANNERS Kate Naito, CPDT-KA Doggie Academy

PURPOSE Teach your dog to pay attention: 1. On leash 2. At the dog park 3. At the cafe or picnic table The goal is to make it rewarding for the dog to pay attention with you, not other distractions.

SEQUENCE FOR TRAINING 1. Cue the behavior. Only say it once! 2. Mark it: “Good dog!” 3. Reward it. 4. Release: “Okay.” 5. No Reward Marker (NRM): “Ooops!”

WATCH ME 1. Drag treat from dog’s eyes to yours. When dog looks at your face, mark & reward. Get 4 for 4. 2. Say “Watch Me,” and repeat Step 1. Get 4 for 4. 3. Repeat with empty cue hand. Reward from other hand. Get 4 for 4. 4. Gradually fade how dramatic your hand signal is.

RECALL 1: “CHASE GAME” 1. Dog is at your side, on leash. 2. Say recall cue (“Come”) and start running. 3. Use encouraging voice and low, inviting body language, so dog follows you. 4. At the end, reward dog close to your body. * Avoid luring with a treat.

LEASH WALKING EQUIPMENT Back Clip Harness: not good for pullers, good for stoppers Front Clip Harness : good for pullers and lungers

LEASH WALKING EQUIPMENT Head Collar : good for pullers Flat Collar : not good for pullers

LEASH WALKING 1 WALKING WITH ATTENTION 1. Treats in hand closest to the dog. Leash across your lap. 2. As you walk, talk happily to dog. Be fun! 3. Reward dog when he looks at you. 4. If dog pulls ahead, stop and encourage him to return. Resume walking and be engaging.

PLACE with DURATION 1. Lure dog onto mat. No verbal cue yet. 2. Once all four paws are on it, ask for a Sit or Down. 3. When he Sits, Mark and Reward. Release with “Okay.” 4. Get 4 for 4. Then say “Place” right before you lure him. 5. Get 4 for 4. Switch the treat to your other hand, hidden. Pointing hand is empty.

WATCH ME 2 (A) 1. The moment a mild distraction appears, cue “Watch Me.” 2. Mark and reward handsomely. (B) 1. While walking in low distraction area, ask for “Watch Me.” Mark and reward. 2. Slowly introduce mild distractions while walking.

RECALL 2: With Collar Grab From short distance, call your dog using recall word 1. (“Come!”). Use encouraging sounds and inviting body language as 2. dog approaches you. Be more exciting than everything else here. When dog arrives, treat with one hand and gently grab 3. collar with other hand. Grab close to your body.

PARK PRACTICE: RECALL & WALKING ● Training and fun time happen simultaneously. ● Reward dog when he is walking alongside you and/or looking at you. ● Occasionally do recall. Big reward, and send him back to play.

PLACE with DISTANCE 1. Continue with rule of 4 for 4. 2. Take small step away from mat. Give “Place” cue. 3. If dog hesitates, stay still and look at mat (not at dog).