Will I Confuse My Dog If I Allow A Behavior Sometimes? Not Necessarily.

Will I Confuse My Dog If I Allow A Behavior Sometimes? Not Necessarily.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] If there are behaviors your dog is allowed to do sometimes but not all the time, you might wonder if you are confusing them. And you might be. But if you've listened to me long enough, you know that the key to reducing confusion is to have a clear pattern. The problem comes in when us humans change the pattern (ironically, usually because we are worried about confusion).  You can absolutely have your dog make discriminations. We do it all the time. In fact, your dog does it all the time unbeknownst to you. Does your dog grab a dirty sock when you leave the room but not do it when you are in the room? That, my friend, is a discrimination.  Your dog isn't so much being "sneaky" as they are just exhibiting what they have learned. There is no accountability or negative consequence for munching on sweaty gym socks when you are not present. But there is when you are present. Your dog's brain has learned that pattern because it has been consistent. And unless you change that pattern (better get creative), the behavior won't change.  But you can create a discrimination with an object, a person, a place, a sound, just about anything. And all you have to do is teach your dog that that thing is what predicts there will be negative consequences. It requires consistency on the part of the human to be effective, and it takes time. It may not happen in one lesson or one day. Give your dog's brain time to accumulate a series of experiences. And I suggest starting with consequences that are on the low end for that particular dog because if you use high consequences right away, they will potentially be very hesitant to engage in the behavior again, even when it is okay. Keep the negative consequences low to middle of the road until your dog for sure knows the pattern. And then you can increase accountability and really clean up the behavior to only occur when it is okay. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]

Aversive Control In Dog Training—You Don't Have To Choose Between A Dog That Listens Or Has Fun: Live The Life Of Both/And

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] We are talking about the icky dirty word PUNISHMENT today. You guys, I talk about this for a reason..it's what EVERYBODY needs. It's what EVERYBODY is missing. It's what EVERYBODY is worried about. Or..they're doing it, but very badly. Ironically, avoiding aversives is THE THING that will result in a bad relationship and small life. It's a self fulfilling prophecy.  You're human. So you think like a human. I'm here to help you achieve the best results with your dog training and your dog's behavior SO THAT you can have all those things you dream about. Ya know, a dog that comes back when called, a dog that doesn't jump all over people, or eat poop and then lick your face.. Aversive control and punishment are somewhat taboo topics in the dog world. Shhhhh...we're not supposed to be talking about it. But I know how necessary it is to get where you want to go. And I know how to do it—properly. I also know what people struggle with because I'm having those conversations with my real life clients every single day.  Hey, I don't want you to have  a dog you can't enjoy. Or a dog that gets no enjoyment. Quite the opposite!! But I want you to have a dog that listens, too. After all, that truly is necessary for you both to enjoy each other's company. I want you to have BOTH/AND.   Teaching your dog that they have to listen to you, truly is the key to all of those other things you want and dream about. So we are talking about conjuring up the courage to use aversive control in a way that will get you that both/and life. And... pissing off a lot of keyboard warriors at the same time....multitasking.. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]

Consultation Files—This Dog Is Destroying My Life With Separation Anxiety

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] Separation anxiety is a common problem but exists on a pretty broad spectrum. When you have a dog at the extreme end of the spectrum you are unable to live your life. It is all consuming. Every little mundane thing becomes an issue. Everything from showering to going to work, to going to a dr.appointment or a friend's house..because if you can't take the dog, someone needs to come sit them. When you are dealing with severe separation anxiety, it can be tough to know what to do. In a lot of cases unwanted opinions and advice are being thrown at you from every angle. Your vet is shaming you, your friends that foster make it sound trivial and you feel crazy or accused of being impatient or unreasonable. But it's not you. I'm sharing the recipe we use for fixing separation anxiety: order, structure, non-negotiable obedience, BE QUIET IN THE KENNEL (enforced with ecollar). Aaaaaaaand the recipe is all the stuff you've been told not to do!! As a side note, I absolutely think it's best to do this alongside an experienced professional. BUT some folks don't have that luxury. And if you make up your mind, and put in the time, and do the research you can find the resources to help you figure it out. I absolutely admire someone who is willing to get outside of their comfort zone and try. After all, it likely won't end well for the dog if someone doesn't do something.  If you can improve your dog's behavior, you can improve their state of mind and their level of comfort. Which in turn improves your relationship and quality of life. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]

If My Dog Responds To 'No', Do I Still Need To Correct Them?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] In this episode, I'm talking about a topic that comes up in almost 100% of our go home lessons. Once you teach your dog what the word no means, they tend to be very responsive to the word. No. This leaves people thinking that they can use the word no stop behaviors without needing to use any kind of tangible correction.  And although we might all do that every once in awhile, there is a problem with doing that regularly.. And that problem is that no in and of itself is not a tangible correction and will not influence the dog's behavior long-term. And so, while it might get you what you want in the moment, the lack of an actual consequence will likely result in your dog committing the same crime over and over again. This results in you having to interrupt the same behavior every time potentially for the rest of your dog's life. No thanks!  Another very common question is how to manage a dog's excitement when people are coming in or your dog is greeting people and the human inclination is to be very command centric in those cases and that's usually a big mistake. You're much better off to address behavior in state of mind. Not using any commands. Just let your dog make some choices and tell them if those choices are good or bad.  This is all explained in detail in today's episode! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]

Q&A-Untrainable dogs, old dogs, do ecollars create aggression, and more

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] I get lots of great questions from our clients and listeners. Here are a few that I get asked a lot.  Have you ever had a dog you couldn't train? Answer: not a normal dog. We have had a few that didn't have much hope, but it's extremely rare. Maybe 1 out of 500 has a very poor prognosis of being able to get to a point where they are "safe enough" to stay in their home. I describe what was different about these dogs and the difficult part—telling the owners that they have one of those dogs. How old is too old to train? All dogs learn..even old ones. But it is a little different. We find the biggest factor isn't so much age, but age combined with what they have learned so far. Learning itself is a skill to be built. A 5 year old dog that has never even had to learn their name is not going to do as well as a 7 year old dog that has learned lots of commands and maybe done puppy training, and learned tricks, etc.  Do tools cause aggression? Short answer: no. But yes. While aggression isn't created by ecollars or prong collars it can look like it is as these tools can really piss your dog off when they are in the throws of reactivity. I'm talking about some specific examples I've seen in this episode. Any tool can frustrate a dog and aggression that is exhibited in those cases is usually aggression revealed not created. All this and more in today's episode! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]