Posts tagged dog trainer

Loose leash walking has a lot of complexity to it. In reality, there are many behaviours that need to be taught but even more importantly every change in the environment can affect it! Here are a few tips and tricks that you can try while training your dog.

Dog trainingAnna BartosikMay 21, 2021loose leash walking, loose lead walking, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, positive dog training, clicker training, positive reinforcement trainer, environmentComment

Controversial advice - Reinforce unwanted behaviour

Many of the problem behaviours are a product of unintentional reinforcement that comes at the wrong time. It's better to reinforce quickly to keep the behaviour short and put more intention into all of the interactions with your dog. Remember, it's not just during a training session that your dog learns!

Dog training, behaviourAnna BartosikMay 14, 2021dog training, dog trainer, dog behavior, dog behaviour, behaviour analysis, behavior, behavior analysis, reinforcement, positive reinforcement, teachingComment

Why didn't I use a clicker?

Looking back at the muzzle training video I could have changed many things to make the training more successful and the progress faster. Clicker training is a powerful tool but isn't necessary. Every session is a learning experience not only for the dog but also for the trainer. I'm not afraid to try and learn from the "miss-takes" I make. It's not a failure it's an information-gathering process

Dog trainingAnna BartosikApril 1, 2021dog, dogs, dog training, dog trainer, clicker training, positive dog training, positive reinforcement trainer, muzzle trainingComment

Why isn’t my dog coming when I call him?

How many of you wonder “why isn’t my dog coming when I call him?” Have you noticed what are your first thoughts and reactions about it? Did you ever thought “he just wants to make me angry”? Read more on the blog to find out how changing the way you interpret his “misbehaviour” can be the first great step to long lasting change and deepening loving bond between you.

Dog trainingAnna BartosikFebruary 18, 2021dog training, dog trainer, come when called, positive dog training, positive reinforcement trainer, least intrusive most positiveComment

How to use positive reinforcement with people?

This blog is about applying positive reinforcement to human learners. I talk from a perspective of animal trainer teaching human clients how to train their animals. It might not be applicable to you but I would encourage you to read anyway and see if there is anything you can apply to your life and your situation. Behavioural science principles are universal, can you recognise that?

Learning, behaviourAnna BartosikFebruary 12, 2021positive reinforcement, positive dog training, positive reinforcement trainer, dog trainer, dog training, human behavior, human training, human learning, teaching humans, teachingComment

How to live a happy life with your pet?

Love your pet as he is. Accepting your pet doesn't mean that you can't try to change things if something doesn't work for both of you. It's about prioritising the most important things and letting go of the rest.

Is your dog your best friend or your prisoner? [Controversy alert!]

As partners, you can choose together with your dog what is good for him. Giving him choice and the element of control of his own life is not going to threaten you but is going to enrich his life and make it even more enjoyable. Wouldn't you like to give that to your best friend?

Dog trainingAnna BartosikSeptember 18, 2020dog, dogs, dog training, dog trainer, least intrusive most positive, choice, giving choice, friend, prisoner, dog best friend, dog friendComment

Are you walking your dog for yourself or your dog?

Walking your dog can be a frustrating experience. It comes from misunderstanding each other. The dog doesn’t get to read all of the news (or check his Facebook) through sniffing and you feel like he doesn’t listen to you or is disobedient. Changing the way you see the walks and lowering your expectations can be an easier and faster way to enjoy your walks again.

Dog trainingAnna BartosikJuly 23, 2020dog, dogs, dog training, dog trainer, dog walking, dog walks, Facebook, information, readingComment

The influence of the environment

When we start to see the environment as a cause of the behaviour instead of looking for the cause inside the animal, we give ourselves a chance to influence it. We can take responsibility and empower ourselves to influence our dogs’ behaviour. Avoid labelling him as fearful or angry and see how the change of the environment changes his behaviour.

Dog trainingAnna BartosikJune 4, 2020dog, environment, dog training, dog trainer, label, unlabel meComment

Jun 24, 2021

How to use trial and success learning to our own behaviour?

Many times we don’t even bother trying to learn a new skill. We convince ourselves that it’s not for us. When what we could do is to find the first successive approximation and start learning through a fun and successful process.

May 21, 2021

Nov 26, 2020

Dog training in animal shelter - dealing with mistakes (video)

We can have a training plan in mind but it's the dog who will tell us if the plan is good or not. Don’t be afraid to move back a few steps in your training plan and ask for less at any point. Work with whatever you have in front of you. Looking back at the video you've made, you might realise whose mistake that really was.

Jul 23, 2020