How to Teach Your Dog to Listen Better with Reward Scaling!
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About this video:
In this video Ian Stone from Simpawtico Dog Training shows you how to reward scaling to get prompt, precise, and polite behaviors all while improving reliability. Couple this with our Phasing Out Treats video and you’ve got it made in the shade!
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I am a former animal behaviorist and I have to say you do and absolutely stellar presentation here. Finally someone who understands dog training...animal training, in depth. Bravo.
Thank you, Peter!
he’s a dog training bob ross lol
subscribed. Due for a new puppy and have been viewing/reading MANY different you tube channels and authors. Simpawtico is my number one pick. Your instructions and the way you relate information are among the best I have found. Really nice job. I appreciate the time and effort put forth to create these videos, thank you. P.S. -- love the outtakes!
Thank you!
Love the outtakes at the end 😂
Peanut butter on a spoon (no xyltiol!) is great for luring. Also you can mix it with baby food and put it in a tube and just squirt out the amount you need. You can feed it on your finger, right out of the tube, or put it on something else (helpful for targeting esp with fearful dogs). I use the broccoli and cauliflower stems that come in the bags I steam for myself. I also use dried sardines. I suppose you could use the fresh ones if you can stand them. Unfortunately I can't use kibble because my dog has multiple allergies.
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I agree!
@@SimpawticoDogTraining me too! great videos, informative with no junk :)
I never thought about yelling and rewarding ..brilliant going to practice with my 6 month GSD
not gonna lie, i watched liked 3 of your videos back to back,VERY informative and detailed. like you a lot more than others.
Thanks!
I'm looking at adopting a dog soon, and I wanted to get ahead of the game. Found your videos today and they're excellent! Thanks for the help!
You're welcome!
can you do a video about what to use as treats when you feed raw??? love love love your channel!!!
I use dried sprats but I agree it is hard to get 3 levels of treats. My dog can't tolerate liver either . It is hard :)
I love how these vids are so practical. Thanks!
One of the best dog channels I could find out here, thank you so much for your work !
These videos are incredibly helpful and I'm feeling confident in training my new puppy.
Oh the outtakes !!! Man you're the best !
I'm seriously jealous of your videos bro, great work!! IMO, you set the standard for videos for all of us to follow as dog trainers.
Thanks mate!
AGREED! KEEP IT UP!
Woohoo! This session was awesome! Thank you! It was a great help with the examples. And I've never thought about training yelling! Awesome! Thank you a lot!
My dog is crazy for this carrots sticks that I make. I cut the carrot in french fries shape and put in a bowl of water and then into the frige, so they can get nice and crunchy. This is a some sort of jackpot for my shih tzu. Thanks for all the tips Ian!
Haha carrots are always a hit! My dogs love them too!
my dogs are absolutely crazy at carrot!
Thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. They are packed with information while staying a reasonable and engaging length. The content is outstanding 🙌. My 12 week old and I are greatfull for the time you put into making these training aids!
Thank you💞
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much. I've been looking everywhere to find a video that ACTUALLY helps! I agree with Acid Plug, you need more subscribers.
Love your videos! Keep them coming # !
Thanks, Jennifer! Will do! ;)
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. much appreciated. More power to you!
Thank YOU! My pleasure.
Amazing videos. Always learning when watching your videos!
Thanks so much! Glad they're helpful. ;)
Your channel is seriously awesome. We have brought home an 11 week old Cockapoo about 4 weeks ago, so she’s near 4 months now and your tips and suggestions (such as on bite inhibition) have been the most successful. We’re struggling a little with training because she does NOT seem food motivated AT ALL. Hell I’m concerned she’s going to be malnourished (our vet assures is otherwise and she seems to have plenty of enough energy and spirit).
We’ve been through Blue Wilderness Puppy - chicken, Royal Canine Puppy Chow, and home made chicken breast, livers, carrot Brown rice and broccoli mash. Nothing’s really clicked. We’ve noticed before that hand feeding seems to help but we somehow never made the connection. Also smoking her kibble in yogurt for a long time helps.
We’re going to try your moistening the kibble, hand feeding and wellness core brand next. Will update on results.
Good luck!
thank you for sharing
Your videos are a jackpot of wonderful advice and information! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
So far I am only using kibble as a reward, but my little guy is only 8 weeks so we aren’t working on the big stuff yet + I don’t want to upset his tummy. Thank you for another fun and informative video!
This technique of reward scaling has been instrumental in training my puppy to come when called. Also as suggested, I always make my dog work (perform random order verbally commanded tricks) to receive their daily food.
Thank you so much!!
You're welcome!
christmas I got 2 puppies. I haven't had a puppy since I was a teen ager...and pretty much it was my Dad's dog. I really didn't prepare like I should have...I love them and I am swimming as fast as I can...every one of your video's has helped me. I am learning so much from your videos. This video has helped me understand the difference between food and treats.
Oh man, TWO?! You're brave, for sure. Glad my videos are giving you a little life preserver! Best to you and your puppies.
thank you so much for the help
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
You are the best...
I use cut up piece of hotdogs and sometimes left over bacon for all training. But now I'm gonna try your method right away
I found a recipe from Rosanna Pansino for peanut butter dog treats, and my dog went nuts for them. I'm currently binging you and Will Atherton trying to prepare for getting new puppies in a year or so.
My jackpot reward is Stella & Chewys freeze dried raw. For regular treats have used the ones mentioned in the video as well as Fruitable Soft treats and Nutrisourse soft treats.
Great suggestions! Thanks! I'll check those out. ;)
We are planning to adopt an adult doggo soon, and I find your videos super helpful... especially since unlike my SO, I never owned a dog. I wonder if in the first week of training we should be more generous with rewards for dog and give more treats than kibble for doing stuff? For the dog its a new, and stressful situation where even going to eliminate can be an achievement. At the same time, I dont know if that would set higher expectation for treats from dog. Thanks for great work you do! Looking forward to learn more!
Genius!
Thank you for all your great dog training tips .......we are picking up our 8 week old Goldendoodle this morning. Wish us luck !
Good luck!
Some of my tervuren's all-time favorite HVT's include shredded chicken breast, deli turkey breast, salmon flavor lick sticks, organic hot dogs, and dehydrated chicken breast chunks for when spoilage is a concern. Usually a really obnoxious squeaky toy will do the trick just as well as any treat though.
Great video video as always! I hope you are thinking about writing a book.
My fav treats are instinct fd raw, spec the one with Apple in it and Tasty Chews - easy to break up and every dog has loved them!
Cheese in kibble when frozen dries out so is easy to use instead of greasy :)
Great tips! Thanks!
I've only just found your videos and they are so helpful for training my 1yo husky! He is on a raw diet (as he has a very sensitive tummy), what do you suggest for his "kibble" treats? Unfortunately he isnt such a fan of veggies 😣
What a great video! It never occurred to me to use reward scaling to teach vocal urgency -- what a smart way and a good way to keep your dogs CALM and obedient in an urgent situation (I know in the event of say, a fire, I would NOT be able to control my volume or pitch!) .... I will add that I think a big part of kibble-reward is not overfeeding. Most people I think massively overfeed their dogs. (I remember in your kong video, you recommended splitting up the entire daily recommended amount -- a smart idea -- to avoid overfeeding.) Speaking of which -- I kept meaning to go back and mention! Before I forget I'll just say it here... In the Kong video you recommend getting a larger sized Kong! That is a good idea, however, you have to make sure the opening of the kong is just small enough the dog can't get their lower jaw INSIDE the kong and get stuck. My smallest pup sometimes sneaks over and steals her big brother and sister's kongs and CAN get her lower jaw inside and gets stuck for a second, luckily so far I have been able to just help her out but I've heard of some dogs getting REALLY stuck and needing a vet trip to cut off the Kong. I think you can find sizing and safety info on the kong web site for this or just email them to ask and check.... But just keep that in mind and maybe mention it to clients/etc, that would be terrifying for a pup!
PS: Not criticizing just trying to spread safety info -- thanks for all you do!
That's a good point! Some of the reports about getting stuck in Kongs came from the older ball with only one hole; a suction would be created and the dog would get stuck in it. Some dogs lost their tongues because of it. That ball has been discontinued. Whatever brand toy you get like this, make sure there are TWO holes so there can't be a suction problem. I had not heard about lower jaws getting caught, so that's a good heads up for the rest of us - thanks! No matter what, I always try to remind people that "You mileage may vary" and to always think critically about what you give your dog and how you use it, regardless of what I or anyone else says. Thanks for your comment!
This video just explained reinforcement learning better than most AI professors
Blue Bluffalo 😂😂😂 love the bloopers hahaha
I use milk bone trail mix for treats. It's cheap and very small, which is good because we use quantity for jackpots (as we don't always have dog safe meat lying around). Carrots also work for one of our dogs, and plain bread sometimes works as a jackpot (because dons love it for some reason?)
We have a 4 1/2 month old mixed breed we adopted from rescue organization. We know we need to quickly accelerate socialization because our pup is timid about many things and we know that window for exposing her and creating positive experiences is closing fast! So my question is, when we are doing protected socialization is it best to do treats, kibble, or should we start even higher?
By the way, we’ve had our dog for 5 days, I’ve binge watched many of your videos, and I have learned so much!! THANK YOU!!! I will be telling everyone I know about Simpawtico!
How did it go?
I haven't reduced but replaced rewards during my training, over time. I also look for opportunities to know if my pup wants something, and he only gets it after working for me. For example, his favourite chew toy, a game of tug, the ball he likes to chase after, or just a belly rub. I have even switched it to the simple water bowl as a reward.
Love this idea! I'm wondering how you have these different levels of treats ready to deploy at the right time? If I go out on a walk and plan to stop and do some training, do I need to have all 3 options - kibble, treats, and jackpots - on me? If I'm training with kibble and my dog does something extra special, do I have time to go run and get a treat or jackpot? How do I organize myself and my treats to give the right treat at the precise moment? Thank you for the tips!!
Hi Lauren! Great questions. The main thing is to plan ahead and focus on one or two goals in a session. The criterion you're trying to reach compared to your dog's current skill level in that thing will tell you what you need. Some things are just for maintenance, so kibble is fine. Some things need polishing up, in which case kibble and treats are what you need. New things or hard things will need treats and jackpots.
You can do this a couple of different ways. I usually throw a few jackpots into the treats I'm using when I'm working on something out and about. It's not all three levels, but I can kick it up if needed. If you're just on the fly and you don't have a higher value reward with you, you can deliver multiples for better performance, e.g. super prompt and polite could get a Treat-Treat-Treat rapid fire.
Finally, you COULD throw all three into a bag or two. As long as you've taught your dog how Markers work (watch the marker training video: th-cam.com/video/v1RyeMfS0Vo/w-d-xo.html ) that will buy you some time to get the appropriate reward out. Mainly though, don't overthink it. Your voice is your #1 tool and tone and volume will do a lot of reward scaling too by itself. Just take what you think you might need for the practice you're going to do, and go with it. Hope that helps!
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Hello! I love the channel. It's been a great resource the past month or two. My wife and I are about to get our first puppy together and we've learned a lot here. I do have a question about this particular video though. I just want to make sure I'm understanding this correctly. Are you saying that it's best to not feed our puppies from a bowl at any point during the first 18 weeks of it's life? Or were you only meaning to hand feed during training? If it's hand feed only for the first 18 weeks, I wonder how you would suggest we give them the experience of eating out of a bowl during socialization training? Would we just get their bowl (or maybe a variety of bowls) and just place a piece in the bowls from time to time? Or is it strictly hand to mouth? Thanks!
Pureed chickpeas with a bit of ground meat mixed in and my dog goes completely nuts for it - sometimes we mix in kibble too.
Great video as usual! :)
That's a GREAT tip! Thanks for sharing!
This vidio really helped. As far as training treats go I love Zukes Mini Naturals. Stay away from the chickpea recipe though I've herd it CAN give a stomach ache.
Good tip. Thanks!
Thank you so much! You are amazing! We have two Labradors and your videos helps a lot with their behavior! And I love your T-shirt. May I ask where did you get it?
Thanks Rigina! Happy to help! And I've had that one a while. I think I got that one on Teefury.com
thank you
Great video as always! Could you please elaborate on hand feeding puppies?
My 14 weeks old pup used to eat from her bowl and now only agrees to eat kibble from our hands. We thought it's a negative sign.
I am in the process of picking a dog companion, and trying to figure out the training system to use. I see many trainers who advocate training with food, in the theory that they will see you as the source of all that is good, and therefore listen you. On the other hand, I have seen trainers who say that you should NEVER hand feed your dog because as a "pack animal" the dog sees your relinquishing of food as a submissive act, which makes them less likely to obey.
Hi Jim. Well for starters, you can throw all that "pack animal" stuff in the trash. Every, and I mean EVERY credible, peer-reviewed scientific study on both dogs AND Wolves have completely changed those old notions. Wolf packs don't behave like they're usually characterized, and dogs aren't even true pack animals anymore. Their behavior motivations are different and there isn't one single scientific study validating that "pack animal" cycle of endless struggle idea. Hell, even in Wolf packs they'll relinquish food to other pack members, particularly the young and old ones, because they need it most, contrary to what everyone thinks about "being the Alpha," (oftentimes totally misunderstood). However, dogs ARE ruthlessly practical and opportunistic, meaning if they can get what they want for nothing, they absolutely will, like a bum roommate! Being that's the case, food is an excellent motivator for a dog, an animal classified as a scavenger. In most cases - scratch that - in almost ALL cases, it's a problem with the handler and/or trainer not executing properly and letting their dog slip through loop holes. Hand feeding is a POWERFUL technique, and it will most definitely NOT compromise your training if you do it smart. It's also important to note that a submissive act towards your dog is not an inherently bad thing. Again, science and current Canine psychology/ethology understanding has proven that dogs do not vie for status in some kind of human+dog imaginary pack. If a dog thinks he can get away with something, he will...because he can and it's fun, not because he thinks he owns you. Think more like punk toddler, more than a calculating socialite. If you're interested in learning more on the science I can point you to some sources. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the quick response. It was both informative and helpful. Personally I feel more comfortable with the type of training that you talk about than the more physical, disciplinary style I have seen others recommend. Thanks again -- Jim
Zuke’s Mini treats. Great company, located in Colorado.
Those are good ones.
I feed my dog Natural Balance L.I.D dry food. I currently stay with the same flavor. is it helpful to switch up the flavors within in the brand? I have shared your videos a lot and new sub. All this time I never knew Kong was for learning. TFS!!!!!
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I use Ziwipeak daily dog food in venison or venison/fish. Small flat kibble. It works well!
Ziwipeak is awesome stuff! It's fabulous for training.
Simpawtico Dog Training yes, you get 2.2 lbs of kibble or treats! It's not the cheapest, but I only use it for rewards. Chewy.com 35-38.00 per bag. It lasts me a month.
I personally use a two teir approach inky because I'm currently raising a 4 1/2 month old Pitbull/lab mix. Shes super smart and extremely food motivated. I would love to use a 3 tier approach but shes so smart and observant...I try to be sneaky when giving treats cuz shes getting to the point where she knows what to do and only does it if she thinks shes getting rewarded. So I have a treat pouch that has a "jackpot" compartment and larger compartment for "normal treats". (E.g kibble). Unfortunstely it can be a bit cumbersome for me to have to get a lil snack sandwhich bag and throw it in the mix.
For high value I use a freeze dried salmon all natural organic treat or blueberries. And for her regular/kibble type treats she gets ziwi peaks dog food. I love them because they're natural and they break up in my fingers really easily. I'm an huge fan of small lil treats that she can chew once or twice and be focused and ready for the next command.
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing!
I use dehydrated liver for the treats section of my training. I have a dehydrator and put in whole pieces of beef liver after rinsing them off in the sink add it to the dehydrator trays and in 12 hours or so I have a very stinking treat that works wonders. For the 10,000 reward we use chicken breasts also dehydrated in our own dehydrator. I know about these rewar
That's a great tip! Love it. Awesome DIY solution that, I believe, would also work great for Raw feeders.
Please post a video on how to train a reactive dog! Thanks you're awesome!
Hi Jasmine! Working with a reactive dog is WAY beyond the scope of TH-cam. It requires a real personal touch for each dog and for each situation. As a conscientious professional I wouldn't feel good sharing things that might either be too superficial for a dog/situation or be counter productive for an owner. If you have a reactive dog I recommend finding a behaviorist in your area that can really sit down with you and design a plan for your specific needs. Too many variables for TH-cam, I'm afraid!
Simpawtico Dog Training I have a cocker spaniel who is reactive and has issues. The behaviorist recommended Prozac and positive reinforcement training. He was abused and poorly socialized as a puppy. It's taken me a long time to get him comfortable with strangers.
off topic. but whats your hair maintenance routine..
I didnt know about the dry treats but my dog dislikes the dry stuff anyways!XD but this video was so informative!
Also I totally didnt know how to scale treats. I'd just give whatever and not kibble. Heck using their own kibble didnt even cross my mind!
I have two dogs and I feed both of them different brands of kibble but my bigger dog likes my smaller dogs kibble a little more then his own so I use my smaller dogs kibble as a treat for my big dog and use treats as jackpots
LOL love it. Good thinking!
my dogs have a weird thing about not eating anything except for kibble and treats but I started using Fruitables brand treats which has helped a lot getting then to take whole food rewards like apples and bananas that they would sniff and then ignore beforehand
Great idea. I haven't tried those before; I'll check 'em out!
Golden rewards duck jerky.
Can I soak or toss the kibble in like chicken broth (from actual chicken not the can) or tuna juice to make the kibble taste good? I’m very new to this and I’m trying to train my 8 month rescue Husky. He’s stubborn like a Husky but doesn’t seem to be interested in a lot. I think he is more treat motivated then toy or praise motivated but he looses his interests quickly and I’m trying to be better and strategic about it. I’ve only had him for about 5 days now
it may be too basic to request, but I would like to see a video on foods you can share with your pups, foods you should share, and foods you most definitely must avoid such as chocolate, etc. What if I share cooked chicken or steak? Are there spices I should avoid? Thank you.
Hi Roger! That's not a bad idea. I can see it stirring up some controvers...I mean "discussion," but I think that's one I'd like to make. I starting making a PDF on that stuff and it just got tremendously out of hand because I started reading and citing scientific articles. If I could distill it down to a video, I think it might be cool. Thanks for the feedback!
We cook up pork chops and dice it up into little cubes for our training treats. You get a lot for you money
I love pupford training treats and food, it's freeze dried
What do you think about using small bits of steamed chicken as training treats instead of something store bought?
Super!
I am wondering if there are any videos regarding dogs with a high food drive. Not food guarding (yet) but food obsessed, gulp gone. We have introduced a slow bowl which prevents this but wonder if there is a strategy that encourages enjoyment of daily meals. Is this something to be concerned about? We are a two-dog family and have a pretty consistent feeding routine. Should we worry about food aggression becoming a thing? Our dog is a 10-month-old Husky mix whose behaviors are quite good in most respects and he is responsive and tentative.
There are lots of Work-to-Eat projects that can extend meal time. We have some listed here: th-cam.com/video/Xoud91onutY/w-d-xo.html
Is there a link for the Dog for Dog Peanut butter treat? I didnt see that as a link. I probably won't use them (allergy reasons) but others might want a link so they know where to look!😀
Since I made this video, Dog4Dog seems to have dropped off the radar. I can't even find their stuff on Amazon or Chewy anymore.
@@SimpawticoDogTraining thank you for getting back to me on this. It's a bit sad it dropped away.
Ian, we have a puppy on the way in a couple weeks. Your comment about hand feeding/chew toy feeding a puppy up to 18 weeks has me wondering. What is the rationale? Every meal? Any tips on where I can go for more info? Great videos, great resource! Thanks!
Hi Tim! The main rationale is that all the most common behavior problems in dogs are predictable and preventable. Most folks are reactionary-that is to say they wait for problems to become too annoying before doing anything. With puppies, it's ridiculously easy to lay a groundwork that short circuits most of these problems before it's ever even an issue. Hand feeding a) helps teach polite mouth control, b) prevents resource guarding, c) helps with bonding and leadership, d) monitors food intake, e) is a tremendous opportunity to teach other things whereas a bowl just squanders that. I highly recommend the books "Before You Get Your Puppy" and "After You Get Your Puppy" by Dr. Ian Dunbar (who not only invented puppy classes in the 80's but has also participated in some of the most important studies on puppy behavior and development). Both of those are free on my website on the Puppy Class page, or you can order print versions on Amazon. Also, check out the website DogStarDaily.com
Simpawtico Dog Training Thanks, Ian. I get it. Now to get my wife on board.
Here in Australia we are using Ivory Coat Duck liver treats and the good ol' cheese.
Sounds great!
Can positive touch be considered kibble or treats, or should this be in all three tiers?
Not sure what you mean, Chris.
Hey Ian, I understand your stance on food not being taken for granted but my GSD pup's breeder specifically free feeds to keep from building food aggression between the animals and pack mates. We do have a multi-animal and multi-dog household, and Im worried if I start to ration daily kibble it will turn into aggressive action when Im working with one dog over the other, i've actually seen some of this behavior from one of the dogs (surprisingly not my GSD) when im training using low-cal treats. any tips?
Hi Garrett. I would suggest that your breeder's idea is misguided. You avoid problems with more structure, not less. Free feeding doesn't necessarily keep a dog from resource guarding. It does, however, remove one of their biggest daily motivators which is to work for food. There's no free feeding in the wild. It's a totally unnatural scenario. Especially for GSDs, working to eat is one of the most fundamental components of a working breed dog's mind. I have a multi-dog household too and we're on timed, routine feedings. We don't have a guarding problem because there's a routine, a procedure, and every dog knows their place in the event. This kind of structure is exactly what a dog (and child, for that matter) craves. People go on and on about "being a pack leader" and, well, this is exactly how that's done: supportive structure, reliable schedule, and benevolent (but steadfast) leadership.
So, to answer your question more directly: MORE STRUCTURE is how you do it. Rehearse it, show them what's right, and problem solve as you go while problems are small. Don't ration the meals willy nilly. Make a plan, work the plan, stick to the plan, teach the plan. If you're seeing a resource guarding issue, than free feeding is going to just mask it. The problem will still be there. Fix that problem and help that dog on it's own. And then globally empower not just the food in your household, but the ways in which your dogs access it through you. Hope that helps!
I feed my good boy platinum they are a really good training size and they are moist so they make good treats also 😁
Very good!
I started to use treats for training and it definitely gets her attention, but she leaps at me when she knows I have some in my pocket. An Aussie, she also nips at my calves and ankles. I don't know which is more frustrating, using treats or not.
Check out the Take It+Drop It video and work on those. That will help you teach your Aussie to start thinking differently about using her mouth and help make it easier when you're working on other things. th-cam.com/video/grdlSRkbi1c/w-d-xo.html
Ian, I know I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but;
In one of your video's, you tell us future puppy owners to be very structural in week 1. You have to establish a good base and not focus too much on 'fun' tricks.
Yet here, you give a solid piece of advice, namely just free-feeding your pup the first 18 weeks from the hand or Kong toy. I assume this is to teach them without overfeeding and also teach them to enjoy being alone.
Which one is true though? Do I just free-feed the first 18 weeks and try to teach as much as possible, then switch to regular feeding times?
Would appreciate if you could clear this up. Thanks!
Not a stupid question. I did not say "free feed," I said "hand feed." Big difference. I never recommend free feeding. Hand feeding means you're still doing your routine, timed feedings, but the food all comes from your hands (or the Kong). It's still on a schedule. This aligns perfectly with the structured training because you're establishing both a routine and an expectation along with it. I can see where it may have sounded like I recommended routine feeds for adults in contrast, but my meaning is that they're ALL on a schedule. I just wanted to emphasize that using a bowl for a puppy is a waste of opportunity, whereas handfeeding or using a Kong will get you way more bang for your buck. Adolescents and adults can use a bowl, unless they need alone-time or crate training (in which case you can use a Kong).
Reading this, I question my own way of thinking. I completely understand now, the point is to use the timed feedings to teach them as well. That's great advice and I will definitely be doing that!
You got this!
My dog loves blue bluffalo ;)
This works for birds as well, by the way.
Blue bluffalo 😎
Are hot dogs all beef nitrate free good for a shepherd for training??
If you're using good quality stuff, should be ok. But hot dogs are still hot dogs, you know? So I would use them sparingly still. ;)
Simpawtico Dog Training in the summer I use the white meat Ball Park turkey franks. Good for hiding pills too!
Yes. Good suggestion. ;)
Would you recommend hand feeding any new dog?
I would, actually. At least initially.
Simpawtico Dog Training Thank you, will do.
What level of treats should you use when housebreaking a puppy?
Jackpots! Definitely!
What if your dog is fed a raw diet and you don't have kibble available all the time?
You can get some of the freeze dried stuff. There are raw options out there with freeze-dried pieces. Orijen and Stewart Pro Treats both make good ones with several options.
I’m getting a English Bulldog puppy later today I really hope I can follow your videos I really want to keep her.
I love doing everything with my dog, including eating with them, so I use that time when I'm eating to train my dog impulse control. It's very tempting to want to reach over and lick the plate or snatch the food when I'm not looking and if I train her while I'm eating, then I get to share my meal and have a polite dog.
I always try to teach my students about integrating training into their lives, into their day-to-day interactions. This is a great example! Thanks for sharing! 😉
We use Merrick
That is a very good food. Good suggestion! ;)
We have a hound so she gets more leash so she can sniff more when she is good
What can I use as a jackpot if I don't want my dog to have human food?
Depends how you define "Human food." When we say that your dog shouldn't have human food we're talking about cheeseburgers and pizza and cake. Things like chicken or turkey or certain fruits and vegetables...those aren't necessarily purely "human" foods and are perfectly healthy for dogs, as well as high value. In any event, a jackpot is anything that your dog finds ultra-high value.
@@SimpawticoDogTraining I am just worried about my dog thinking my food is a treat because it was used as a jackpot before.
I dont have a dog, I'm just doing research before I get one so I'm sorry if I sound dumb lol.
Hi Carly. You don't sound dumb! And kudos for trying to research and learn! I would say most dogs are going to be interested in ALL food; that's their natural state, they're opportunistic scavengers. The solution in training, then, isn't necessarily to remove "human food" hoping they'll differentiate, the solution is to teach impulse control and manners. Then I can use whatever I want to train and still have a dog that leaves my sandwich alone on the coffee table. Hope that helps and good luck!
What happens if your dog doesn't like treats and yes that includes chicken, hotdogs etc
Hi Michaela! Then you've got two options. 1) train your dog to love them. It's not what it is, it's what you train it to be; 2) appeal to something other than hunger drive and use toys. Hunger drive and prey/chase drive are really your only options for training motivation to start. Motivation to work because they love the work can be cultivated, but it doesn't start that way, just as it is with us.
Thank you!
Is it weird my dog loves bread
Haha! No, it's pretty common. Just don't let them overdo it. ;)
I personally wouldn't use kibble because its unhealthy
Well it's not necessarily that kibble is unhealthy. Good quality kibble has a lot going for it. The problems with ALL kibble are: 1) not enough calories devoted to protein, 2) unbalanced and/or incomplete fats, and 3) cannot be nutritionally balanced without fresh foods added. This is directly from nutritionist Steve Brown, as well as Drs. Becker and Pitcairn, noted canine nutritionists. Kibble- when served alongside fresh, correctly prepared fresh foods-is fine. It's the cumulative effect of years of a kibble ONLY diet that's the unhealthy option. Check out these books on Amazon:
Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet: geni.us/ImO7
Dr. Becker's Real Food for Healthy Dogs and Cats: geni.us/U87c
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats: geni.us/lyvf
dogs can not eat cheese no no
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Whoa whoa whoa! Easy, Vickie. It's not that serious. It's true that dogs are all lactose intolerant to some degree or another. You may just get some gas, or you may get diarrhea and itchiness. Every dog will react based on their genetic makeup, and how much and what kind of cheese. You should ALWAYS stay away from the super-processed stuff like queso sauce or cheeze-whiz. Always avoid spicy cheeses like pepper-jack. The more esoteric a cheese is - like brie or limbergher - that's also a good indicator to keep it away from your dog. Mild cheeses are best as opposed to sharp cheeses (which is why I used a picture of swiss in the video). All the shelters around here use cheese and xylitol-free peanut butter as high-value treats. Even my vet does. But they all, like me, use it sparingly. Always exercise moderation with cheese. Keep their intake at a reasonable amount; don't overdo it. And bottom line: if your dog can't tolerate even rare, small portions of cheese, DON'T USE IT. Problem solved.
For treats i use the "Soft & Chewy Training Treats with Real Chicken" from Hills, for a jackpot i use regular turkey sausage
Nice. I bet that sausage get 'em going!