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naming a behaviour
From our perspective, we use a cue to tell the dog what we want them to do. From the dog’s perspective, the cue indicates what behaviour will be reinforced at that time (if you have taught the behaviour using positive reinforcement training).
If we hope to get a good response when we use a cue, there are a few things that should be in place before we begin to name the behaviour in the training process:
1. What you name is what you get. We should be getting a good example of the behaviour before attaching a cue. Rather than associating the cue with a so-so behaviour and then having to improve or fix it, it makes more sense to get a good behaviour happening before naming it.
2. Count on it. To be able to create an association between the cue and the behaviour (so your puppy understands what you are asking for), the behaviour must be predictable. Unless you are truly confident that your dog can offer the behaviour, you will have nothing to attach the cue to.
3. Similarly, your dog needs to be offering the behaviour readily so a clear association between the behaviour and the cue can be developed.
When we are naming a behaviour, or putting it on cue, we are really putting it in the pup’s dictionary. Before we can start requesting a particular behaviour we need to teach the puppy what the associated signal is. Once your puppy has figured out what the behaviour is that they are getting clicked and rewarded for, you can start setting up your signals. Remember to practice in different locations throughout the training.
Start as before – getting, clicking and rewarding the behaviour. After a few successful reps, JUST before your puppy is about to do it, say your word. Mark and treat as before. Repeat this sequence 5-6 times. Before you finish the session, try using the word more as a request (give the cue and wait). As soon as your puppy does it, mark and treat generously. If she doesn’t do it this time, simply start again. Try not to get into the habit of repeating the request. Practice at mealtimes and throughout the day. Practice in different areas of your home.
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