Jozlyn Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Hi, Should I use a higher value treat at obedience class as there are SO many distractions? Or the same value that I use at home where there are next to no distractions (until I start adding them on purpose)? Thanks, J. Edited September 4, 2012 by Jozlyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 :D Good thinking! Yes - as I tell my puppy class people, puppy class/dog club is the worst place for teaching new behaviours - so many distractions. That said, when the owners work hard enough to keep it entertaining and fun for the pups, it's amazing how much they can learn and focus - but yes, high value, soft treats - small pieces so you can use lots - and not crumbly - don't want food all over the ground) - and remember that class is mostly for teaching the owners how to teach the dogs. You then take that home and practise in very small chunks, in low distraction environments, and then very gradually up the ante. (And to save me posting twice - a for fuzzy92's post in your thread in the puppy forum. :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jozlyn Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 :D Good thinking! Yes - as I tell my puppy class people, puppy class/dog club is the worst place for teaching new behaviours - so many distractions. That said, when the owners work hard enough to keep it entertaining and fun for the pups, it's amazing how much they can learn and focus - but yes, high value, soft treats - small pieces so you can use lots - and not crumbly - don't want food all over the ground) - and remember that class is mostly for teaching the owners how to teach the dogs. You then take that home and practise in very small chunks, in low distraction environments, and then very gradually up the ante. (And to save me posting twice - a for fuzzy92's post in your thread in the puppy forum. :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tassie Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Just had to share this.... :laugh: http://www.break.com/index/hilarious-experiment-on-monkeys-2321441 LOVE it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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