DOC – A Freeshaped Engagement Framework
December 7, 2011
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What is Doc? DOC stands for Dismiss – Observe – Capture and it is how we handle stable dogs in stable environments. Handling a stable
The Pawsitive Vybe STARR Protocol
December 6, 2011
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STARR Protocol for Reactive Dogs Working with reactive or fearful dogs is a specialty of Pawsitive Vybe. The key to dealing with these troubled dogs
2 Simple Steps for Superior Shaping
November 29, 2011
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Many dogs get very high when working for cookies and clicks. Some go over threshold when working. I think this is fairly common for clicker trainers. It’s part of the reason that some seemingly simple behaviors can take months to create and is responsible for much of the frustration that positive trainers experience.
Multiple Dog Flatwork Fun – Chaos and Crosses VloMo11 #14
November 16, 2011
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VloMo11 Day 14 – Lots of Dogs @PVybe | 30 Vids in 30 Days A fun session with Juicy, Harp & Leilani playing around with
House Cleaning with Mr. Hippo
November 15, 2011
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Here’s Apryl Lea and Mr. Hippo doing some house cleaning. Mr. Hippo is an assistance dog candidate for Animal Farm Foundation’s Assistance Dog program. He
Captain America visits Grand Central Station
November 8, 2011
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Here’s Captain America doing some work in the City…
Flipping the Field for Toss and Fetch Retrieve Speed
October 11, 2011
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This is the third and last installment of our Improving Toss and Fetch Retrieve Series. This content will be covered completely in video, images and
The Disc Dog Bed and Breakfast – A Dog Training Vacation in NY
October 6, 2011
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The Disc Dog Bed and Breakfast is back! Last weekend we had our first full Disc Dog Bed and Breakfast guest since relocating our dog
Uptown Dog Training
August 31, 2011
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This was the second half of Judy and Chess’ weekly personal lessons. During the first half of the lesson we worked on the japanese dog
Reframing Reinforcement: Overpaid and Under-Reinforced
July 28, 2011
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I learned this lesson not too long ago with Hops. Focusing on Paying and Rewarding this little Jack Russell Terrorist for good work meant that I never get to reinforce anything. It just wasn’t working…
Teaching a Hoop With Bitework
March 2, 2011
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This is a typical Bitework Application session. There is a plan, in this case, we’re going to develop a Hoop, skill where the dog leaps through a hoop made from the handler’s arms. Working this skill with Bitework yields a loose a sloppy understanding and performance of the skill. It works, it’s fast, but if we want to teach this skill well, cookies would be a better method. Teaching this skill with Bitework will yield a ‘quick and dirty’ trick.
Disc Dog Routine Building with Cookies
February 19, 2011
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Work on building a routine with cookies. Whether it’s drive reduction for clear thinking or creating a walk through type situation for routines…
Discdog Bite for Wait
February 18, 2011
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How do you teach a high drive dog to Wait? Teach him to Bite on cue. This bitework lesson is about creating a wait with a Bite Cue.
Bitework Rule # 3 – Never, Ever Touch Me!
February 13, 2011
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A video on Bitework Rule # 3. If you’re getting bitten by your dog during play this is a must watch.
Foundation on the Fly – Shaping the Give with a Single Toy
February 13, 2011
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Shaping a Give with a Single Toy.
Bite as Cookie
February 10, 2011
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When a Bite is offered as a cookie the dog has earned the right to attempt to Bite that object. It’s a very empowering experience. The dog learns that he can make the bite happen by showing some Patience, giving Eye Contact, offering a Back Up behavior, or whatever.
Shaping the Give with a Collar Grab
February 7, 2011
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Sometimes when dogs are learning the game of bitework, they can really tear the disc out of your hand after you ask for the Give. Here’s a simple video that can be quite effective for handling this.
Disc Dog Bitework 101 With Indy – Two Target Bitework
February 3, 2011
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Two Target Bitework lesson with Indy by Ron Watson of Pawsitive Vybe.