positive reinforcement - tips and principles
treats > punishments
Through this reward system, your dog is motivated and listens. The perfect way to teach your dog is with rewards, rather than by punishments.
Use punishment only as a last resort, typically simply removing a privilege.
Dogs learn better from their successes than from their mistakes.
clear instructions
Help your dog understand what he/she is expected to do will increase the learning speed.
Your short and consistent verbal cue, such as “yes”, coupled with a clicker for precision can help strengthen the bond between you and your companion.
reward success
Reinforce positive behaviors by associating markers of good behavior to let your dog know what they did right.
The rewards must be something your dog truly loves like tasty treats, toys, attention or even simply allowing the dog to smell, explore and run around!
Why Positive Reinforcement Works for Dogs
lasting results for better mutual understanding!
improved obedience
An increased motivation and faster speeds of execution for learning new behaviors with lasting results.
You’ll be amazed at how far you can go working only a few minutes every day with your dog!
fewer behavioral issues
A better understanding of your dog’s motivations.
With positive reinforcement techniques, your dog will be having fun while learning new behaviors.
increased confidence
A stronger mutual trusting relationship and understanding.
Creating a bond between you and your dog through playful activities.
meet Alexandra Côté!
Alexandra Côté has been a dog trainer since 2011! With patience, dedication, fun and repetition, she and her dogs have made it to America's Got Talent and Canada's Got Talent!
She uses positive methods to train any new behaviors she wants to teach her dogs. She is passionate about helping dog parents achieve their goals and have a great time doing it.
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