406. Positive & negative reinforcement training

Toilet Training Your First Puppy in Singapore

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POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TRAINING

1. A variety so that the puppy will not get bored.

Food, food treats (small piece to prevent weight gain, tummy ache or loss of interest), toys (chew toys) and your attention (praises, pat, going out for walks, allowed on furniture, car rides) in exchange for good/desired behaviour.

2. Dog trainers train the dog to behave rather than punish for bad behaviour.
E.g. Say "Sit" before placing the food bowl, Teach the dog to bark on command, using clicker and food treat rather than punish or yelling "No barking"

3. Hand signal (use one hand to point, other hand to give food treat). The dog associates the hand that gives the signal and food treats can then not be given.
Clicker (click immediately when the dog shows the good behaviour). More reliable than verbal commands as the trainer's voice may change in tone. Also, independent of owner being present or not.
Verbal cues (say "Pee Pee ") when the dog shows the good behaviour.
Verbal cues (say "Good Boy") to release the dog after performing good behaviour.
Chew toys - special ones favoured by the dog for training. Replace them when they are worn.


NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT TRAINING.

1. Pain or stress the dog by punishing for bad behaviour.
Yank his collar, Push him to the ground, Yell "No",

SHORT TRAINING LESSONS ARE FUN
REINFORCE. Use small pieces of food treats otherwise the dog puts on weight.
BE UNPREDICTABLE. Other types of rewards instead of food treats. A hug and praise.