Recently, a professional dog trainer told me her favorite Shaped by Dog episode is 16, where I explain the simple concept of “antecedent arrangements” as one of the most effective, animal behavior science solutions to ANY dog training problem. Although it’s an all-time favorite of my students and dog training professionals, it’s a hidden gem to the general public. So, I’m revisiting the topic of how to increase brilliant dog behavior – while decreasing undesired ones – with one easy focus shift. As my mentor, Bob Bailey, says, “When dog training is right, it’s easy.” Enjoy this game changer!
🐾 Key Episode Moments: 00:00 Antecedent Arrangements in Dog Training Explained 01:06 How to increase good dog behaviors. 01:44 The A.B.C.’s of how animals learn behavior. 02:14 All reinforced behaviors grow for better or worse. 03:00 Don’t focus on consequences when ‘fixing’ dog behaviors. 03:49 Focus on what happens before the behavior. 04:29 Antecedent arrangements in a dog’s daily life. 04:55 A dog responding to cues anytime, anywhere. 06:26 Influences on a dog’s behavior. 07:08 Remove triggers to unwanted behavior. 09:34 Sensory stimuli get attached to dog behaviors. 10:08 Train dogs at different times in different environments to generalize behavior. 10:27 Vary your dog’s daily routine. 11:37 Motivators, distractions and emotional states when cueing a dog’s behavior. 12:30 Training Example: Stop counter surfing with antecedent arrangements. 12:39 Play “ItsYerChoice” so dogs make great behavior decisions. 14:21 Play Crate Games to make undesired behaviors “incompatible.” 15:02 What “Hot Zones” are and how they help your dog choose wisely. 16:14 Alter the environment to make good choices easy or your dog. 17:00 “When dog training is right, it’s easy.” - Bob Bailey
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