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I love kids, especially those who are keen on training dogs, so when a 10th grader named Finya sent me some wonderful positive reinforcement dog training questions for a school assignment, I said, “Let’s go!” Today I’m answering her questions about shock collars, eCollars, other aversives in agility training, training dog sport champions using only positive reinforcement,plus the importance of mentors, empathy and why dog trainers should keep egos in check for our students. You’ll also hear three critical tips to troubleshoot your positive reinforcement training plan when stuck.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• My answers and advice for an aspiring positive reinforcement trainer and agility competitor.
• The benefits of positive reinforcement dog training over other methodologies.
• Why we don’t punish or unleash frustration when dogs make mistakes.
• My thoughts on which dog training tools and techniques constitute abuse.
• Why some people perceive dog agility training as animal abuse.
• The importance of empathy for the plight of all sentient beings.
• My thoughts on those who employ shock collars, prongs and other aversives.
• Why making people feel judged shuts them down to learning.
• My checklist for when dog training doesn’t go as planned.
• The importance of having a respected and trustworthy dog training mentor.

Resources:

1. Podcast Episode 175: Food Luring VS Shaping In Dog Training: How Science Changed How I Teach Dogs - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/175/
2. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/205/
3. YouTube Video: How To Get Your Dog To Listen Off Leash (Step By Step Guide) - https://youtu.be/Ei0lWFyAE50?si=CAuI3w96enkKpqFp
4. Podcast Episode 102: Transitioning Your Dog Training: From All That Is Wrong To That Which Is Right - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/102/
5. Podcast Episode 78: How To Train a Rescue Dog with Behavior Problems - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/78/
6. Podcast Episode 214: England Banned Shock Collars, Here’s Why That Could Be Sad News - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/214/
7. YouTube Video: Puppy's First Training with Susan Garrett: Shaping, Targeting and Collar Conditioning - https://youtu.be/ticB_1Twx6E?si=qEK3jiNTCEWYMipD
8. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/89/
9. Podcast Episode 217: Understanding Emotional Regulation In Dogs To Create Calm - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/217/
10. Podcast Episode 69: Clicker Training: Will It Work For Every Dog? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/69/
11. Podcast Episode 197: Outsmarting Distractions: How To Use Environmental Reinforcement in Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/197/
12. Blog Post: The Top 10 Reasons Agility Dogs Drop Bars - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/05/top-10-reasons-agility-dogs-drop-bars/
13. Podcast Episode 34: Time Outs for Dogs: Does Your Dog Need One? - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/34/
14. Podcast Episode 142: Giving And Receiving Constructive Feedback About Your Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/142/
15. Podcast Episode 134: How To Teach A Dog Stay WITHOUT Luring, Collar Pops Or Using The Word “Stay” - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/134/
16. Podcast Episode 136: Help Your Excited Dog Calm Down And Stop Barking, Lunging, Spinning, Nipping - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/136/
17. Podcast Episode 133: Become Your Own Dog Training Coach With This Video Strategy - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/133/
18. YouTube Playlist: Planning Your Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy3bIhKLPQApN0x_2PjNJgkG&si=PAUqCh2TgV2Jr9MH
19. Podcast Episode 218: Puppy Development Stages And Your Dog’s Behavior - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/218
20. Podcast Episode 172: How To Teach Your Dog Anything With My Training Plan - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/172/
21. Podcast Episode 99: When Reinforcement Based Dog Training Doesn’t Work - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/99/
22. Podcast Episode 203: Reactive, Unmotivated and Fearful: Finding Resiliency For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/203/
23. Podcast Episode 204: Dog Behavior And Diet: Recovery For This! Beyond Dog Training Part 2 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/204/
24. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/D-IoY2elb5w

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England has banned using remote electric shock collars on dogs starting from February 2024. Why do I find this sad if shock collars aren’t tools I use or advocate? And why is the term “shock collar” offensive to some who use them? I’m covering both questions, why many people will be upset with me about my thoughts on the e-collar ban and alternate solutions for people and dogs.

In the episode you'll hear:

• The pros and cons of England’s ban on e-collars.
• Why the term “shock collar” triggers some dog trainers.
• The three groups of people who use shock collars and why.
• Why shocking dogs for ‘bad’ behaviors is not a solution.
• That one of the biggest pet store chains in North America stopped selling e-Collars.
• That banning one punishment device could make an even worse one popular.
• How the way we choose to train dogs relates to the stories we tell ourselves.
• The ways people try to manage their dog’s behavior and justifications for e-Collar use.
• My curiosity as to why some elite dog sports competitors are still using shock collars.
• How the positive reinforcement dog training community can advocate through education.

Resources:

1. YouTube Playlist: Dog Bite Prevention with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2Cvc3386SVYrHSEgh5Pl0b
2. Podcast Episode 157: Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/157/ 
3. YouTube Playlist: Dog Body Language, Communication Signals, and How to Read Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2IwzRwAWcG0yK8oez1nPU0
4. Podcast Episode 30: Why Dog Crates Are Not Dog Cages - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/30/
5. Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/33/
6. Podcast Episode 168: Creating Confidence For Anxious, Stressed Or Reactive Dogs Part 1 - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/168/
7. YouTube Playlist: The Emotional State of Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy
8. Podcast Episode 196: Why Mastering Reinforcement Is The Linchpin To Reinforcement Based Dog Training - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/196/
9. YouTube Playlist: Mastery of Positive Reinforcement Based Dog Training with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy20_Ko8p2SaE6B2IT4o6g6K
10. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube -https://youtu.be/GXh4K-EWnMA

Today I sat down with Larry Krohn to talk about online dog trainers, real life dog training and life. My first person to person with Larry and we hit it off like old friends.

Comes to find out we are up about a mile or two from each other in the 1970's, laugh about the same silly stuff, agree on almost everything and really have a knack for ticking people off.

Check my online dog training website at: https://robertcabral.com

Check out Larry Krohn's Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCortXxJdZYbHCrOa3nddr6g

His website:

http://www.pakmasters.com and follow Larry on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/larry.krohn.9

If you really want to know about dog training and dog trainers, sit down and enjoy this chat. Larry is a heck of a guy and a solid trainer who's not afraid to speak the truth.

On this episode I take a look at 8 different tracking and training collars/e-collars and give you my honest, no sponsored review. At the end I'll share my favorite one that I use. 

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We have a new conversation with Eric Letendre, a great trainer based in the Massachusetts area. Last time I spoke to Eric (in episode 66) he'd published his first book, The Deadly Dog Training Myth.

There is so much conversation about remote training collars, but specifically a lot of misunderstandings about what they are for and what they can do. And it is important to note that a lot of understanding can be gained with this technology by understanding Skinner's Four Quadrants. I talked about this in podcast sessions 73 (part 1) and session 74 (part 2). Note that these will open in new tabs so you won't lose your place here.

I ask Eric about some of the mistakes people make when it comes to choosing a collar. We talk about "lesser"/"cheaper" collar types. I tell a funny story about a client who had a very interesting experience and why he gave up on it. Misuse and misunderstanding are a very big factor when considering this training method.

Eric talks about dog owners basic use methods;

1. As a low level negative reinforcement (or pressure and release)
2. Using it as a positive reinforcement (at a comfortable level)

We'll talk about how it can be an incredibly good or bad tool to use depending on the type you use, and your understanding about the psychological approach that you take when training your dog with it. Imagine a dog's response when you get certain things out and the positive response you receive. When you bring out the remote training collar, what association do you imagine the dog having? After listening to this podcast, it won't surprise you to know that dogs (trained properly) have a positive response to an e-collar!

Eric will talk about his philosophy about when the collar is applied during a real life training session and why that is. We talk a bit about each of our philosophies and the importance of that timing.

Eric's YouTube Page

The Deadly Dog Training Myth on Amazon