Tag Archives: positive reinforcement

Tricky T-Day: (Clicker) Training Miss Muesli…

Posted on April 7, 2011 by bighoneydog

OK! So you’ve all been wanting to hear about Muesli’s clicker training! Well, Hsin-Yi started doing it with her about 2 weeks ago and so far, she has managed to teach Muesli to Sit! Below, I have listed the steps … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Training, Clicker Training & Tricks, Life in Newcastle, Muesli, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | Tagged cat clicker training, charging the clicker, food motivation, generalisation, generalise training commands, life rewards, marker-based training, positive reinforcement, reward-based, teaching a kitten to Sit, training a cat to Sit, training rewards, training sessions, training treats | 39 Comments

The Schnauzer who came to poo…

Posted on March 13, 2010 by bighoneydog

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I have been feeling a bit grumpy in the last few weeks because everytime my humans take me out for my walk in the evenings, I find a poo in my garden! It is a small poo from a small … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Training (Everyday manners/Obedience), Friends, General Dog Information, Life in Brisbane, Socialisation | Tagged dog, garden, great dane, irresponsible owners, naughty, no collar, poo, positive reinforcement, reward-based, running loose, schnauzer, training, treat, visitor | 31 Comments

Tricky T-Day catch-up (‘Being Helpful’ – Part 2)

Posted on September 17, 2009 by bighoneydog

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I have been naughty and not done any Tricky T-Day posts for a long time. But don’t worry – I have still been doing trainings with my human. We usually do it in the 5-10mins before my dinner time, after … Continue reading →

Posted in Clicker Training & Tricks, Life in Auckland, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | Tagged bow, clicker training, curtains, dog, great dane, helpful, hold, laundry, pick up, positive reinforcement, retrieve, reward-based, shaping, train, training, tricks, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | 24 Comments

Introduction to Clicker Training – PART 2: Teaching Tricks

Posted on July 3, 2009 by bighoneydog

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You know all the tricks and moves I learn – both for fun and also for my Canine Freestyle dance routines – are taught by clicker training. So here is Part 2 of my ‘Introduction to Clicker Training’ movie – to show … Continue reading →

Posted in Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), Clicker Training & Tricks, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | Tagged beg, Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), clicker training, dog, great dane, hand targeting, introduction, marker, positive reinforcement, reward-based, spin, train, training, treat, tricks, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | 21 Comments

Introduction to Clicker Training – PART 1

Posted on June 27, 2009 by bighoneydog

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For all those pups out there who asked me about clicker training, I thought I’d do a post to show you how to get started with using the clicker! I know some of you are already experienced clicker pups so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Clicker Training & Tricks, General Dog Information, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | Tagged clicker, clicker training, dog, dolphin, flip's top dog, force-free, gentle, great dane, Karen Pryor, marker, operant conditioning, positive, positive reinforcement, reward-based, signal, training, treat, tricks, Tricky T-Day (Pet Tricks) | 30 Comments

Treats for training – what do you use?

Posted on June 7, 2009 by bighoneydog

As you know, my human, Hsin-Yi, really enjoys doing training with me – which is great because us dogs love having a “job” to do, where we can use our minds and natural skills – and so we don’t go looking … Continue reading →