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Fact versus theory in dog training

June 7, 2017 By Pippa Mattinson

dog training fact verus theory

Modern dog training is based on 'Learning Theory'.  But the word ‘theory’ causes a lot of confusion in dog training circles. I often come across this sentence from those skeptical about modern … [Read more...] about Fact versus theory in dog training

Treat streaming: key dog training techniques

July 23, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson

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From time to time in my articles, I mention treat streaming.  In this article I want to explain exactly what I mean by that. What is treat streaming? Treat streaming is a term I use to describe the … [Read more...] about Treat streaming: key dog training techniques

Fading rewards in dog training

June 21, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson

fading rewards in dog training

People often get confused about the concept of 'fading rewards' used in dog training,  so it is worth looking at this in some detail. When we begin teaching a new skill,  we reward the dog each and … [Read more...] about Fading rewards in dog training

What is Modelling in Dog Training?

March 1, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson

Traditional dog training techniques were quite different to the modern methods that most of us are now using. Modelling was a popular way of establishing new behaviours. It involves physically … [Read more...] about What is Modelling in Dog Training?

How three letters can help you train your dog

November 18, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

There is a little word that has crept into dog training in the last few years. It’s the word ‘cue’ A cue is a signal that is intended to trigger or initiate a response. When I was a teenager, … [Read more...] about How three letters can help you train your dog

Dog Training Language: What is latency?

November 4, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

dog training language - what is latency

Today’s article is part of our ‘language of behaviour’ series. This is where we look at some of the terminology involved in dog training, work out what is useful, and try to make sense of it … [Read more...] about Dog Training Language: What is latency?

The use of ‘no reward’ markers in dog training

October 24, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

using no reward markers in dog training

If there is anything likely to cause disagreement between two basically positive trainers, its the use of ‘no-reward’ markers. In theory, a ‘no reward’ marker gives the dog feedback to let him know … [Read more...] about The use of ‘no reward’ markers in dog training

Dog Training Skills: What is Target Training

October 21, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

Teach your dog target training

Target training is one of the many useful skills that we can teach our dogs. Targeting teaches a dog to touch an object with a part of his body. The most common body parts we teach dogs to use … [Read more...] about Dog Training Skills: What is Target Training

Dog training language: what is extinction?

October 3, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

what is extinction in dog training

Once you get involved in dog training, you are bound to hear the word ‘extinction’ bandied about. In this article we take a look at the process of extinction. At what it is, and how it can help … [Read more...] about Dog training language: what is extinction?

Dog training: What is capturing?

June 6, 2014 By Pippa Mattinson

dog training - what is capturing

Capturing is a simple and useful technique. Let’s say you are observing your dog. He is wandering around the kitchen looking for spilled food and other interesting smells. After a while, he … [Read more...] about Dog training: What is capturing?

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