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Using Positive Reinforcement Pigeons for Training "Whoa"
January 1, 2009
Using pigeons as positive reinforcement we start training Rooster to be steady to wing. We have found this method of training is easy on young dogs, and makes introducing the "Whoa" command fun for the dog.
Step 1: Target Training Using Positive Reinforcement
January 1, 2012
In this video Chad Hines with Willow Creek Kennels shows you how to teach your puppy to recall to a target using positive reinforcement and a secondary reinforcer, a clicker.
Clicker Training With Your New Puppy
November 16, 2010
In this video we show the proper way to use a clicker to start training your brand new puppy important commands like "here".
Step 2: Collar Conditioning to Target
January 30, 2012
We show you how to build on Step 1 (target training using positive reinforcement) by introducing mild negative reinforcement (a vibration collar). This is a great way to start collar conditioning your puppy.
Vibrate Conditioning to "Here"
June 6, 2010
This video shows you how to use a vibrating collar to condition a young puppy to "here."
Step 3: Teaching "Sit" with Positive Reinforcement
January 30, 2012
We show you how to teach "sit" to your puppy using positive reinforcement (food reward), along with a secondary reinforcer (a training clicker).
Step 4: Collar Condition to "Sit"
January 31, 2012
We show you how to build on previous steps (target & sit training) by introducing mild negative reinforcement (a vibration collar).
Step 5: Crate Training using Positive Reinforcement
February 16, 2012
This video focuses on crate or "kennel" training using positive reinforcement (food reward), along with a secondary reinforcer (a training clicker).
Step 6: Collar Conditioning to "Kennel" or Crate
March 21, 2012
Building on steps 1 - 5 (target, sit & crate training), this video focuses on crate or "kennel" training using positive reinforcement along with mild negative reinforcement (a vibration collar).
Vibrate Condition to Place Board
June 7, 2010
Vibrate conditioning a young puppy to a place board.