Counter Surfing and other naughty dog behavior problems can feel unsolvable, but they don't have to be! I'm sharing an easy 3-step formula every dog owner needs to know for what to do. The challenges any one of us could have with our dogs will vary with our dog's age and experiences. But no matter if we have a puppy, rescue dog, or a dog who has been in our family for years, the MRI approach can be applied to any problem that needs to be solved. And don't worry, I'm not really suggesting an MRI, but it's a handy and memorable acronym to put into action, and it's all in this episode for you.
š¾Key Episode Moments: 00:00 Tackle Any Dog Training Challenge 01:49 ABCās (Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence) of dog training. 03:15 The 3-step formula - Manage, Redirect, Intensify (MRI) 05:27 5 categories of naughty behavior. 07:21 Fix Counter Surfing example with puppy Waffles. 13:26 How to use games like ItsYerChoice, Hot Zone, Reinforcement Zone.
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Susan Garrettās interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.
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