Episode #285 How Dogs Actually Learn
from The Puppy Training Podcast Hosted by BAXTER & Bella Puppy Training
Why does your puppy listen perfectly in the kitchen but completely forget everything at the park? Why does repeating a cue over and over sometimes make things worse? And what does “reinforcement” actually mean? In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, Amy Jensen breaks down the science of how dogs learn in a simple, practical way. We’ll explore reinforcement, punishment, timing, repetition, generalization, and why “he knows it!” may not actually mean what you think it does. This is a foundational episode you’ll want to save and revisit as your puppy grows. When you understand how learning works, you can become a clearer, more effective handler—and make training easier and more successful for both you and your dog. Support the show Follow us on social media Instagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBella BAXTER & Bella, The Online Puppy School, teaches you how to train your puppy from home! We offer classes, courses, email support, live 1-1 coaching, weekly group Q&A calls, and more! Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources! Join our membership here.
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Why does your puppy listen perfectly in the kitchen but completely forget everything at the park? Why does repeating a cue over and over sometimes make things worse? And what does “reinforcement” actually mean? In this episode of the Puppy Training Podcast, Amy Jensen breaks down the science of how dogs learn in a simple, practical way. We’ll explore reinforcement, punishment, timing, repetition, generalization, and why “he knows it!” may not actually mean what you think it does. This is a fo...
Chapters
- 0:00 Back To Training Basics
- 1:44 What Learning Really Means
- 2:37 Reinforcement That Builds Behavior
- 4:20 Punishment Defined Without Drama
- 6:22 Timing And The Power Of Markers
- 7:34 Repetition That Actually Helps
- 8:32 Generalization And The Four Ds
- 9:54 He Knows It Versus Fluent
- 11:00 Teaching Go To Bed Step By Step
- 12:23 Management And Real Life Learning
- 13:16 Closing Thoughts And Next Steps
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