Talk Less, Teach More: Capturing Behavior

Sometimes we talk so much to our dogs that we make learning harder. In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I explore the beginning stages of training, capturing and shaping behavior, and when to start adding cues—with a special focus on teaching “down.”With footage of Tony from about three months old through his first year, you’ll see his progress from early clicker training to learning cues for behaviors. I discuss observing what our dogs offer, marking and rewarding those moments, and giving them room to learn without a constant stream of chatter.Next episode, we’ll take a closer look at shaping tricks, including how I taught Tony to wave by building the behavior one step at a time.Follow The Dog Gone Positive Way for more positive reinforcement training and practical ways to help your dog learn.#PositiveReinforcement #ClickerTraining #DogTrainingYouTube @doggonepositive