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THE GOLDEN RULES OF POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING
THE GOLDEN RULES OF POSITIVE PUPPY TRAINING
Contents
INTRODUCTION FOR THE LOVE OF THE DOG, STOP PULLING ON THE LEASH!
Part 1. Who Is Your Dog?
An Opportunistic Wolf
UNITED FOR BETTER LITES. A Win-Win Relationship
An Emotional Bond
MULTIPLE AND VARIED DESCENDANTS
A DIFFERENT GENOME
AT HUMAN SCHOOL
Dogs have learned to read the emotions on human faces
Dogs have learned to decipher finger-pointing gestures
Dogs have learned to ask for help with their eyes
Dogs have learned to recognize a human’s attention
Dogs have learned to recognize the emotions conveyed through voice inflections
Dogs have learned to show their affection for humans just by looking at them
A Unique Personality
CHARACTER TRAITS
A COMPLEX FORMULA
Genetic Influence
Environmental Influence
The Brain-Development Timeline of a Puppy
VARYING ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS. Maternal Relationship
Feeding
Social Relationships
Experiences
Training
The Brain Is a Sponge
The Breed Does Not Hake the Dog
THE DIFFERENT BREEDS AND THEIR SKILLS
SIMILAR YET SO DIFFERENT
MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
How About a Mixed Breed?
Part 2. What Makes a Good Owner?
Be His Best Friend
LOVE YOUR DOG
BE AVAILABLE
TAKE HIS SKILLS INTO CONSIDERATION
Work on Improving Yourself
STAY IN CONTROL
BE REALISTIC
Adapt your requests to suit his abilities
Take his desires into account
GET HIS ATTENTION
Demonstrate Empathy
IDENTIFY HIS EMOTIONS
Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions
OBSERVE HIS FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND POSTURES
JOY
FEAR/ANXIETY
ANGER
SADNESS
UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG’S EMOTIONS. Emotions are essential for survival
Emotions have particular functions
Emotions communicate special needs
Know How to Communicate
THE CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION
Paraverbal and nonverbal channels are essential to effective communication
Give Clear Cues
1. ENCODING
Verbal Channel
The Paraverbal Channel
Nonverbal Channel
2. TRANSMISSION
3. PERCEPTION
4. DECODING
5. ACTION AND FEEDBACK
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION. Gestures
Posture
Gaze
Facial Expressions
IMPROVE THE WAY YOU COMMUNICATE YOUR CUES
1. Positive feedback: the dog comes cheerfully to you, wagging his tail (positive emotion)
2. Negative feedback: the dog stays put, continues what he was doing, or runs away
Build a Relationship of Trust
TILT THE BALANCE OF INTERACTIONS
INCREASE THE DOG’S TRUST RESERVOIR
Your dog forgets nothing
Establish Clear and Fair Rules
RULE 1:
RULE 2:
RULE 3:
RULE 4:
RULE 5:
Meet His Basic Needs
HYDRATION
FEEDING
How should daily rations be distributed?
Choose the right food bowl
HOUSE-TRAINING
BE HEALTHY. Have a regular care routine at home
Protect him with vaccinations
Should problems arise, be sure to consult the vet immediately
SLEEP
Provide for His Safety
IN THE KITCHEN
IN THE BATHROOM
IN THE LIVING ROOM
IN THE BEDROOM
IN THE YARD AND OUTDOORS
IN THE GARAGE
Understand His Instincts
HUNTING
CHEWING
BREEDING
Provide Socialization and Recreation
TIME WITH FRIENDS
AFFECTION
Learn Canine Hassage
HOW TO START
EAR MASSAGE
HEAD MASSAGE
LIMB MASSAGE
BACK MASSAGE
BODY MASSAGE
Provide Physical Activity
BASIC ACTIVITIES. Walking
Playing in the Park
Swimming
GAMES OF ALL KINDS
COMPETITIVE SPORTS. Agility
Canicross
Disc Dog
Canine Freestyle
Allow Him to Learn and Be Useful
LEARNING
BEING USEFUL
YOUR DOG’S SCHEDULE
Is Your Dog Happy?
ENERGY LEVEL
EMOTIONAL BALANCE
SCHEDULE
SATISFIED NEEDS
STRESS METER
HEALTH STATUS
DOG’S LEVEL OF HAPPINESS
Part 3. How to Train Your Dog
Choose a Dog-Friendly Training Method
A HAPPY DOG LEARNS FASTER AND BETTER
REINFORCEMENT VERSUS PUNISHMENT; WHAT WORKS?
Positive Reinforcement (Reward)
WHAT IS A REWARD?
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD WE REWARD?
WHEN TO REWARD?
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I REWARD?
IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REWARD
“Jackpots” and Secondary Rewards
THE JACKPOT
THE SECONDARY REWARD
CLICKER TRAINING
Equipment
Rewards
The Principle
Advantages of Clicker Training
Effects of Rewards
ADVANTAGES OF REWARDS
TRUST IS ESSENTIAL FOR PROGRESS
UNINTENTIONAL REWARDS
The example of the barking dog:
Positive Punishment
WHAT IS POSITIVE PUNISHMENT?
SECONDARY PUNISHMENT
WHY IS PUNISHMENT NOT EFFECTIVE?
FALSE POSITIVE PUNISHMENT
Effects of Positive Punishment
POSITIVE PUNISHMENT MASKS THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SOLVING IT
POSITIVE PUNISHMENT AGGRAVATES THE SITUATION
POSITIVE PUNISHMENT SOWS THE SEEDS OF ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR
POSITIVE PUNISHMENT BREAKS DOWN THE DOG-OWNER RELATIONSHIP
PUNISHMENT IS A FALSE SOLUTION
Negative Punishment
UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES IS IT USED?
EFFECTS OF NEGATIVE PUNISHMENT
UNINTENTIONAL NEGATIVE PUNISHMENT
Negative Reinforcement
ESCAPE
AVOIDANCE
Reward versus Punishment: Hake the Right Choice
THE PROCESS
THINK OF TRAINING AS BEING BASED ON A POINTS SYSTEM
Learning through Observation
THE ROLE MODEL
THE SAME GOES FOR THE OWNER!
MOTHER IS THE BEST TEACHER
HAVING A COMPANION
LEARNING A TRADE
A Good Trainer’s Equipment
EXERCISE PEN
CHEW TOYS
OTHER TOYS
CLICKER
COLLAR
LEASH
TREAT POUCH
Part 4. Training Timeline
From Birth to Two Months
GESTATION: FIRST EMOTIONS
The Evolution of the Puppies
The Care Program
BIRTH TO 15 DAYS: WARM AND TOASTY WITH MOM
Puppy Development
Training Program
FROM 15 TO 21 DAYS: A MOTHER FOR LIFE
Puppy Development
Training Program
FROM 3 WEEKS TO 2 MONTHS: LEARNING TO LITE IN SOCIETY
Puppy Development
Training Program
From Two to Six Months
PUPPY DEVELOPMENT FROM 2 TO 6 MONTHS
THE 2- TO 3-MONTH PROGRAM
THE 3- TO 6-MONTH PROGRAM
Socialization
Perfect His Canine Communication Skills
TEACH HIM THAT HE IS A DOG
PUPPY CLASSES
GOING ON WALKS
DO NOT FORCE IT!
Acclimate Him to His Environment
INCREASE THE STIMULI
HOW DO YOU ACHIEVE HABITUATION?
GENERATE POSITIVE EMOTIONS
AVOID NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
AVOID SENSITIZATION AND PHOBIAS
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT?
Introduce Him to People
ACT QUICKLY!
LET HIM MEET HUMANS OF ALL KINDS
THE ISSUE WITH CHILDREN
HOW TO SAY HELLO TO A PUPPY WHILE RESPECTING CANINE ETIQUETTE
Introduce Him to Other Animals
THE EXAMPLE OF HERDING DOGS
MEETING YOUR ADULT CAT
DOG AND CAT: TWO DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
Basic Skills
Independence
THE MAIN PRINCIPLES
House-Training
THE BEST TIMES TO TAKE A PUPPY OUT
DURING THE NIGHT
HOW MANY OUTINGS PER DAY?
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
TEACH HIM TO DO HIS BUSINESS ON WALKS
Coming When Called (Recall)
Going to His Bed and Staying There
WITH THE CLICKER
TEACH HIM TO STAY IN HIS BED IN YOUR PRESENCE
TEACH HIM TO STAY IN HIS BED IN YOUR ABSENCE
DEALING WITH ISSUES
Enclosure Training
HOW TO USE THE PUPPY ENCLOSURE
TEACH HIM TO GO TO HIS ENCLOSURE
TEACH HIM TO STAY IN THE CLOSED PEN IN YOUR PRESENCE
TEACH HIM HOW TO STAY IN THE CLOSED PEN IN YOUR ABSENCE
Sit and Down
CAPTURING WITH THE CLICKER
TEACH SIT WITH LURING
TEACH DOWN WITH LURING
TEACH SIT AND DOWN WITH LURING AND THE CLICKER
Stay
Eating Calmly
Self-Control
TEACH HIM TO CALMLY GREET VISITORS
TEACH HIM TO WAIT FOR WHAT HE WANTS
The Collar, Muzzle, and Harness
THE COLLAR
THE MUZZLE
THE HARNESS
Walking on Leash
KEEP THE LEASH LOOSE
TEACH THE HEEL CUE
LET’S DO IT!
MAINTAIN HIS MOTIVATION WITH JACKPOTS
GET HIM USED TO THE SOUNDS OF THE STREET
HOW DO I REACT IF THE DOG PULLS?
TECHNIQUE #1: BE A STATUE
TECHNIQUE #2: TURN AROUND
TEACH HIM TO STAY CALM WHEN HE SEES THE LEASH
Discourage bad behavior
Reinforce good behavior
Nail Clipping and Other Grooming
GET HIM USED TO GROOMING EQUIPMENT
CLIPPING HIS NAILS IN STAGES
Visiting the Veterinarian
Riding in the Car
Giving Up a Toy
Interrupting Behavior. STEP 1: ASSOCIATE “STOP” WITH A REWARD
STEP 2: ADD DISTANCE AND DISTRACTION
STEP 3: INCREASE THE LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Look at He
Advanced Cues and Tricks
From Six Months to One Year
THE PUPPY’S DEVELOPMENT FROM 6 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR
THE TRAINING PROGRAM
AND THEN WHAT?
A Puppy’s Daily Activities. A HAPPY DOG IS A DOG WHO IS NOT BORED
Speak and Quiet
TEACH HIM TO SPEAK
TEACH HIM TO BE QUIET
Leave It
STEP 1: TREAT IN THE HAND
STEP 2: TREAT ON THE GROUND
Fetch
Closing a Door with His Nose
SPLITTING THE BEHAVIOR INTO STEPS
Sit Pretty
Play Dead
High Five
SPLITTING THE BEHAVIOR INTO STEPS
A Good Trainer’s Secrets
GOOD TRAINERS HAVE THE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF TEACHERS
THE SEVEN RULES OF A GOOD TRAINER
Part 5. Positive Behavior Modification
MIND MAP
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
Maintain the Relationship
INYOLYE THE WHOLE FAMILY
DO NOT PUNISH
Analyze the Situation
INVESTIGATE THOROUGHLY. 1 What factors trigger the onset of the undesirable behavior?
2 What are the dog-related factors?
3 What are the consequences of the undesirable behavior?
Take Action
CONSULT YOUR VETERINARIAN
MODIFY THE ENVIRONMENT
CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP: BE A GOOD OWNER
Focus on Positive Leadership
Consider Your Dog’s Instincts and Emotions
INSTINCT-RELATED BEHAVIORS
The Desire to Chew
YOUR DOG’S EMOTIONS
THE DOG REFUSES TO GIVE UP HIS BALL: BAD ATTITUDE
THE DOG REFUSES TO GIVE UP HIS BALL: GOOD ATTITUDE
YOUR DOG DOESN’T WANT TO GO NEAR A BIGGER DOG: BAD ATTITUDE
YOUR DOG DOESN’T WANT TO GO NEAR A BIGGER DOG: GOOD ATTITUDE
USE BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES
TRY DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ACTION TO CHANGE UNDESIRABLE BEHAVIOR
Behavior Modification Techniques
Desensitization
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
GRADUALLY INCREASE THE INTENSITY OF THE TRIGGER
ADJUST THE INTENSITY
ADJUST THE DISTANCE
ADJUST THE SIZE
ADJUST THE SOUND
ADJUST THE PRESSURE
ADJUST THE DURATION
STAY IN THE DOGS COMFORT ZONE
THE DIFFERENT ZONES
PRACTICAL APPLICATION: DESENSITIZATION TO CHILDREN. THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF PROGRESSION
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
Counterconditioning
WHEN TO USE COUNTERCONDITIONING?
THE DOG’S MAIN PHOBIAS
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONL: COUNTERCONDITIONING AND DESENSITIZATION. SITUATION: THE DOG IS AFRAID OF TRUCKS
SITUATION: THE DOG IS AFRAID OF THE VACUUM CLEANER
SITUATION: THE DOG IS AFRAID OF LARGE DOGS
Interruption and Redirection
REDIRECT THE DOG
DONT ABUSE THE WORD “NO”
SITUATION: THE DOG BARKS WHEN THE PHONE RINGS
SITUATION: THE DOG CHEWS ON ELECTRICAL CORDS
Extinction
IDENTIFY ALL REINFORCEMENTS
BE FIRM
IGNORE HIM
SITUATION: THE DOG JUMPS UP TO GET ATTENTION
A Canine Role Model
WHICH DOG SHOULD BE THE ROLE MODEL?
SITUATION: THE DOG IS AFRAID OF A LITTLE GIRL
How Long Does Behavioral Change Take?
CHANGE DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT
Summary of Techniques
When Should Medications Be Used?
TREATING PHYSICAL ILLNESSES
TREATING PSYCHOLOGICAL ILLNESSES
BRAIN CHEMISTRY
NUTRACEUTICALS
PHEROMONES
CONCLUSION
Appendix
GLOSSARY. CAPTURING
CONDITIONING
Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
COUNTERCONDITIONING
DESENSITIZATION
EXTINCTION
LURING
NEGATIVE PUNISHMENT
NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT
PHOBIA
POSITIVE PUNISHMENT
POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
SHAPING
About the Author
About the Illustrator
Everything You Need to Know for Your Puppy’s First Year
Dr. Jean Cuvelier
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