Talk Less, Teach More: Capturing Behavior

Sometimes we talk so much to our dogs that we make learning harder. In this episode of The Dog Gone Positive Way, I explore the beginning stages of training, capturing and shaping behavior, and when to start adding cues—with a special focus on teaching “down.” With footage of Tony from about three months old through his first year, you’ll see his progress from early clicker training to learning cues for behaviors. I discuss observing what our dogs offer, marking and rewarding those moments, and giving them room to learn without a constant stream of chatter. Next episode, we’ll take a closer look at shaping tricks, including how I taught Tony to wave by building the behavior one step at a time. Follow The Dog Gone Positive Way for more positive reinforcement training and practical ways to help your dog learn. #PositiveReinforcement #ClickerTraining #DogTraining YouTube @doggonepositive