Summary of Larry Kay & Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz's Training the Best Dog Ever

Everest Media

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Sample Book Insights:
#1 Positive reinforcement training is the best way to train a dog. It is based on the idea that a dog will learn good behavior by being rewarded for doing well, and that punishment doesn’t have to come in the form of a reprimand or physical force.
#2 Training makes your dog feel safe and secure, which in turn makes him a safer dog. It also helps you instill good values in your children, and bonds you and your dog deeply.
#3 The idea that dogs can be trained using positive reinforcement, rather than aversive punishment, was first developed by veterinarian Ian Dunbar. It was found to be more effective than physical punishment.
#4 The distinction between negative and positive punishment is important when training your dog. With negative punishment, you take away a reward that your dog values, such as not giving them praise or a treat if they jump when you don’t ask them to. With positive punishment, you give them a physical correction such as a sharp rebuke or a yank on a choke chain.

Sujets

• Dogs
• Training

Informations

• Publié par: Everest Media LLC
• Date de parution: 26 mars 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781669366577
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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#1

Positive reinforcement training is the best way to train a dog. It is based on the idea that a dog will learn good behavior by being rewarded for doing well, and that punishment doesn’t have to come in the form of a reprimand or physical force.

#2

Training makes your dog feel safe and secure, which in turn makes him a safer dog. It also helps you instill good values in your children, and bonds you and your dog deeply.

#3

The idea that dogs can be trained using positive reinforcement, rather than aversive punishment, was first developed by veterinarian Ian Dunbar. It was found to be more effective than physical punishment.

#4

The distinction between negative and positive punishment is important when training your dog. With negative punishment, you take away a reward that your dog values, such as not giving them praise or a treat if they jump when you don’t ask them to. With positive punishment, you give them a physical correction such as a sharp rebuke or a yank on a choke chain.

#5

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior is very concerned about the idea of families using Cesar Millan’s aversive punishment methods. They warn that it can suppress aggressive behaviors while making the dog more fearful, which makes the dog more likely to attack without warning.

#6

Dogs like to know who the leader of the pack is, but good leaders don’t have to act like bullies to command respect. Good leaders provide social experiences and lots of fun.

#7

The American Humane Association has launched a major initiative called The Link to study the connection between animal cruelty and human violence. They report that violent criminals were significantly more likely than nonviolent offenders to have committed childhood acts of cruelty toward pets.

#8

I took Ebony to the obedience ring, in which your dog is judged on how well she can obey cues and commands and follow your lead. She didn’t score well, and I realized that she wasn’t having any fun. I stopped tormenting her and took her to watch Joan Woodard’s training classes, in which she became very interested.

#9

I have since crossed over to positive reinforcement dog training, and I remain grateful to Dr. Dunbar and to Joan Woodard, my first positive reinforcement trainer, for helping me do so.

#10

Positive reinforcement training will not always be easy, but it will be worth it in the end. It will teach your dog that his good behavior is appreciated and desired, and it will reward him for it.

#11

The first question to consider when dog training is why you’re getting a dog. If you’ve already found the new love of your life, you’re ready to get a dog. If you’re at an emotionally low moment in your life and want a dog to help you deal with depression or loneliness, be careful about getting a dog.

#12

When you adopt a dog from a shelter, you are helping to save the life of an animal that may have already spent its entire life there. Adopting a dog from a shelter is a great way to get a dog that needs some training and may be slightly older, as they are more mature and ready to be in a family.

#13

When you go to get a dog, make sure you interview the dog’s previous owners, check to see if the dog has been potty and crate trained, and ask about the dog’s history with other dogs.

#14

Find good-quality breeders. They will provide you with detailed vet records, a disclosure of all health issues, and a contract that requires you to return the dog if you decide you can’t keep him.

#15

I lost my dog Saxon to cancer eight months ago. I wanted a new dog for myself, as well as for my Ibizan Hound, Brieo. I wasn’t ready to make a lifelong commitment to a new dog.

#16

Once you have chosen your dog, it’s time to start training him immediately. Training your dog from the very first day you bring him home will help him learn that training is a natural and routine part of life.

#17

You should record your dog’s schedule and her progress in meeting your training goals in a notebook or logbook. This will help you chart your dog’s progress, identify her strengths and natural body rhythms, and spot patterns and problem areas early.

#18

The crate is my dog’s home. She enjoys her crate, goes to it when asked, and keeps calm inside it. Mealtimes are enjoyable and calm. My dog sits to receive her food and does not guard it from people or other animals.

#19

My dog and I love to train. We always have a quick minute when the opportunity arises, and we always do our training homework daily. We bond more closely while we train.

#20

When I walk my dog, she is well behaved and enjoys walking on a leash by my side. When we meet other dogs, hers is well behaved regardless of what they do. When we go to the groomer or the veterinarian, they are happy to see each other.

#21

The daily routine is important for your new dog. It helps him learn the household rules and understand that he must work for his food and privileges. It helps him understand that he must obey you in order to get what he wants.

#22

Around the House, you’ll prepare your home for the dog by buying supplies, taking measures to make your home safe for your new pet, and establishing the extent to which any children in your household are allowed to interact with the dog.

#23

Your dog’s uniform includes a flat buckle collar, dog tags, and training collars if you choose to use them.