free shaping is a type of animal training where you teach the behaviours in gradual steps using a marker, like a clicker, and rewards. the truth is that if you are free shaping well, you will provide plenty of feedback to the animal. when you can predict with relative certainty that the dog will do some form of the behaviour, start attaching a cue. for example, you can deliver your reinforcement in a physical location that will jump-start your dog …
for example, you might try lure and reward training where you lead your dog into the desired behavior with a treat lure. or you can capture a behavior by rewarding your dog when they do it on their own. so, if you want to teach your dog to roll over, you could lure them all the way over, or you could shape it by starting with them lying on the ground. that can lead to frustration for both you and …
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training any animal can be a daunting task, and dogs are no exception. however, it’s something that needs to be one of the top priorities for pet owners, right up there with health and nutrition. if any dog training process had to be described in a single word, “communication” is the one that truly fits the bill. no matter what’s being taught, you can’t expect to make a lot of progress if you and your dog aren’t on the same …
our 6 week group classes are perfect for dogs of all ages! if you and your pup need some help communicating or building a stronger bond, start here! unlike stressful board and train programs, pups are able to go home each day to recoup for the next training session. pups are dropped off at our training facility for a 2 hour training session where our trainers will cover things from basic & advanced obedience, leash skills, puppy training & more! …