Victoria's Positive Dog Training : It's Me or the Dog How do you cope with a dog that is showing anxiety-based behaviors such as aggression, inappropriate urination, guarding, destructive chewing or barking? Know that your dog is not trying to take over your household, even though it might seem like it. Positive reinforcement (i.e., giving the dog a reward in the form of praise, play, food or toys when it behaves in a way that you like) has been shown to be the most effective training method for these types of behaviors. As you begin the process of modifying your dog’s behavior, BE PATIENT. Positive training relies on consistency, repetition and the following general rules: First, identify WHY your dog is behaving this way. Positive Pet TrainingImage Credit: Discovery Tip #2: How Once you know the WHY, then you can ask yourself HOW to treat the behavior. Positive Pet Training Tip #3: Think Dog Learn to talk and think dog. Tip #4: Be Kind Be kind! Tip #5: Go Slowly Go very slowly when dealing with anxiety-related behaviors.
Association of Pet Dog Trainers - Dog Training Resources International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Who We Are | Karen Pryor Academy Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior is an educational institution that teaches inspired animal training through innovative programs designed for both experienced and aspiring teachers. We advance the field of force-free training through community and peer collaboration, and we help our faculty and alumni become more successful through close business partnerships. History Karen Pryor Academy was founded by Karen Pryor Clicker Training, and launched nationally in 2007 with training centers throughout North America. Karen Pryor Academy was borne of the many requests KPCT received from trainers who wanted help setting standards for good training practices and help making trainers more financially successful. Programs and People Karen Pryor is a pioneer in the development of force-free training methods, and one of the leading proponents of operant conditioning.