Training Review

When should you reward your dogs behavior?

After they have performed the desired behavior and some other behaviors

Immediately after they have performed the desired behavior

Whenever you feel like it

What is "shaping"?

Positively reinforcing small behaviors that will lead to the desired behavior

Positively reinforcing every behavior

What is the benefit of rewarding at variable intervals?

Your dog will continuously work to please you for the promise of a reward, although not immediate

Your dog will forget the desired behaviors, but remember when there is a reward

Your dog will understand that you always have treats, but sometimes you don't want to share

What is one of the most important things to do for your German Shepherd starting at an early age and continuing through adulthood?

Play frisbee

Socialize them

Teach them complicated dance routines

What is a "marker" in training?

Something you can draw/color with

Hint for your dog when they are struggling to understand the desired behavior

Verbal recognition of a job well done

Why is it important that you verbally reward your dog for the slightest turn of the head towards you when training them to come when called?

They can gradually be shaped to perform the desired behavior of turning their entire body towards you and coming when called

So they understand you only want them to turn their head slightly when their name is called

So you do not distract them too much from whatever they may be doing

What technique might you use for a dog that is difficult to train or easily distracted?

Variable Intervals

Punishment

Shaping

Rewarding

What should you do if your dog is jumping or pawing when you are training another behavior such as "sit"?

Ignore it

Stop it immediately

Presentation punishment

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