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Recall command when dog walking
It’s important to have a good recall with your dogs in case you need to get them back to you in an emergency. In this picture, we had come across some horses – here are the dogs sitting patiently by my side until the riders had passed. They all got a tasty treat for being…
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Dog Training in the pouring rain!
Dog Training in the pouring rain! We go out in all weathers at Ringwood Dogs! Some dogs love the rain whist others absolutely hate it. If you have a dog that hates the rain, I always try and schedule a training session when it’s not raining – although with the British weather, that’s not always…
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Using “Positive Reinforcement” in Dog Training
Positive reinforcement is usually something pleasant added that follows a behaviour that makes it more likely that the desired behaviour will occur again in the future. A Positive Reinforcer is the stimulus presented following a desired behaviour. Reinforcement can also be described as positive or negative. It is something an animal wants to acquire more…