Confident Working Protection Dogs: Training Chat With Matt Folsom of
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- Social media sensation and protection dog trainer Matt Folsom of Modern Malinois, joins me to chat about dog training. Matt is a skilled trainer dedicated to continual growth and uses luring to achieve brilliant results. Although we approach dog training with different methods for different reasons, including how our minds work, we have mutual respect and a lot in common in the way we create a great relationship with dogs and use the things individual dogs love as reinforcers. Enjoy this extract from our livestream celebrating 200 episodes of Shaped by Dog.
00:00 Different dog training methods with Matt Folsom of Modern Malinois.
02:59 Neurodivergence in professional dog training.
04:19 Matt Folsom is a master of lure training.
05:34 Demo: luring with a protection training Malinois puppy.
07:01 Lure fading depends on individual dog.
08:34 Allow puppies to evolve into great adults.
09:44 Train dogs with what their instincts value.
10:12 Good luring uses more than food.
11:27 How Matt uses toy shaping games to build trust with his Malinois.
12:32 Why Susan doesn’t use lure training anymore.
14:18 Dopamine releases for dogs when training.
14:10 Breeding world-class Belgian Malinois.
15:38 Training timeline for new puppy litters.
17:50 Biggest misconception about Matt’s training methodology.
19:25 Demo: Self-control (WOW) game with Alrick the Belgian Malinois.
21:20 Why Matt doesn’t always want dogs in 100% obedience.
In the episode you'll hear:
• Why I want you to meet my friend Matt Folsom of Modern Malinois, master protection dog trainer.
• How Matt’s autism and my dyslexia influence our approaches to dog training, including luring vs. shaping.
• The difference between Matt’s luring mastery compared to typical luring and how he fades the lure.
• Matt’s philosophy on raising puppies, including why he does not want a professional puppy but a professionally trained adult dog.
• Our shared philosophy on relationship first and using what a dog loves most to create brilliant behavior.
• Why to push the boundaries when training dogs for their benefit.
• About Matt’s commitment to continually improving dog training and leaving tools like prong collars behind.
• Insight on a training game that makes people say WOW and how it creates a dopamine release for dogs.
Resources:
1. Modern Malinois on TikTok - / modernmalinois
2. DogsThat on TikTok - / dogsthat
3. Modern Malinois on TH-cam - / @modernmalinois
4. Modern Malinois Website - modernmalinois.com/
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6. Podcast Episode 175: Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science Changed How I Teach Dogs - • Food Luring VS Shaping...
7. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - • Why Mastering Reinforc...
8. Podcast Episode 194: The Invisible Reason Your Dog Is Ignoring You - • The Invisible Reason Y...
9. Podcast Episode 176: Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critical Element Of Dog Training - • Why Your Dog’s Emotion...
10. TH-cam Video: Two Dog Training Experts 70+ Years of Experience Talk Reinforcement (Chat with Steve White) - th-cam.com/users/liveazaRcHN2...
11. Podcast Episode 174: Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And The Transfer Of Value - • Dopamine In Dog Traini...
12. Modern Malinois TH-cam Live Video: Bitework with Matt Folsom - • Bitework
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Thank you so much for having Matt on!!! He is my training idol!!!
I was supposed to hop in the shower, but I thought I'll just watch two minutes ... famous last words hahaha - so awesome. Oh dog! I gotta run!! xxx
Just seeing how Matt works with his dogs has changed the way I work with my dog, and we are having more fun.
What he says in the end about the variables to train for is also super helpful. Understanding the trade-offs and choosing goal (eg speed vs perfect choreography) really helps.
Who doesn't love Boopah?! Susan, you are also the reason why my Shepherd Mali mix and I are living epically! You rock.
Thank you, Jannell ❤❤❤
I think Matt is awesome- I love watching him training/ playing with his dogs. He totally gets the potential out of his dogs.. the love he has for his dog/ training them clearly shows !! Not many people can get that explosiveness out of their dogs.. it's awesome to watch..
I continue to be stunned by the qualities of humans who think and feel differently and succeed by making it about connecting with our dogs' feelings. I wish I had better words to say thank you to Susan Garret in an amazing interviw with Matt Folsom. I am humbled and grateful. raphael nyc
A dog hermit❤😂😂😂
Now I know my purpose in life!
- I know right! lol - I saw a meme the other day, it said something like - "I am avoiding people and developing an unhealthy obsession with my dogs" lol lol SO relatable! I'd rather be with my dogs, playing with my dogs, exploring and training with my dogs than anything else haha
Thank you Susan and Matt I really enjoyed being able to listen to your conversation and it is such a blessing to have generous dog trainers who share what they are doing.
I was very exited to see Matts videos. I love that he is fading out the tools and morning in to a positive reinforcement based trainer. Especially because he is training Malinois.
Thank you for sharing this a pleasure to watch , informative. Nice to see real dog trainers . U both lite up talking about training . Makes my heart feel full 😊
Your comment fills our hearts as well 💖
I’m autístic too and was so happy to learn that Matt and I have this in common. He’s an outstanding trainer and I was super impressed by his videos. Really cool to have two amazing neurodivergent trainers to look up to and feel like I, too, can get achieve success in training. Y’all make me dream bigger. Thank u 🙏
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So wonderful to hear confirmation of something I've felt for a while but couldn't quite articulate, that is the style or method is less important than the skill (and consistency) of the handler.
Awesome episode!!! I'd love to be a fly on the wall for your future conversations with Matt Folsom and would definitely love to see him back! One thing that he said that resonated with me is how planning sessions can feel demotivating for him. My dog and I play your games every single day, lots of Daily Quickies and setting up habits, but I'd say we are a bit more spontaneous about it. (I have my long and short-term goals in mind but nothing like you suggest)...I've tried many times to make detailed plans... and haven't followed through with plans, and then I kinda experience a guilt cycle when I don't...I often feel like I'm more fun for my dog when I'm spontaneous too- That said, I'm so lucky to be a part of Recaller's, H360, and Agility Nation, so all I have to do is watch the training videos... but I also know a lot of people in these classrooms are SO organized and take data and plan the dates that they will play specific games, etc. I know I'm not alone in having trouble with planning, as other people have posted about it. I'd love to hear from Matt how he plans to not plan and how he sets goals and moves forward. Thanks for introducing us to Matt! Thank you for these episodes! As Natalia says, you really are our Fairy Dog Mother
This is awesome 💜
I have 4 adult Cane Corso dogs, with 2 of them having just turned 3yrs old, and while they're goofballs with me, they're both quite intense and high drive. ❤
I've never seen a protection dog trainer who's all positive reinforced training 😊❤
Oh, wow! That whole visualization thing is fascinating. And as a former Architect, now I get why the whole idea of shaping makes so much sense to me.
This conversation is incredibly fascinating! Also autistic
Interesting interview. Thank you both for sharing ❤
It's interesting to hear Matt talk about "do-overs". I've been around dogs all my life, and I've never witnessed a dog do the kind of stuff he showed or what Susan has shown. You can't do "100 takes" to get that kind of behavior. You can fake a trick or a teaching session, but not that many tricks with that much self-control in an open area like that.
Two of my favs.
Fabulous interview. Thank you.
I have a request for Matt, if he happens to see this by chance, could you make an update video on what your training techniques and philosophies now are? You talked about not using prong collars anymore (which is great!), so I was wondering if you still use punishment (positive punishment especially) in your training? Thank you!
So interesting! ❤ 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪
Matt is autistic? He don't look & act like he is autistic of any kind! Hard to believe😊 Matt is an excellent & awesome trainer, & amazing! Where was he when I had my german shepherd? I gave her to a friend of mine because I could not handle her anymore & I regretted it for a long time. She hated other dogs! Every 1 she'd see she would try to run and attack them! She almost pulled my shoulder out of place.
He is and he also is awesome! Here's a video where he mentions it: th-cam.com/users/shortsVEN2nvJeegA
Why do people still continue to breed when there are so many shelter dogs that need a home!