CHAMPS orientation 2015 presentation slides handout
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CHAMPS orientation 2015 presentation slides handout
5/9/2015 About the Instructor Owner of Delightful Doggies, LLC MaxFund CHAMPS Orientation Session PRESENTED BY LAURA MCGAUGHEY, CPDT-KA, ABCDT, RVA OWNER, DELIGHTFUL DOGGIES, LLC CPDT-KA certified Graduate of Animal Behavior College’s dog obedience and veterinary assistant programs TAGteach certified – primary level Volunteer since October, 2010 Current foster of MaxFund dog, Uma Most excited by clicker training! Life pretty much revolves around dogs ☺ Motivated by others’ enthusiasm There are other trainers who will be working with you! CHAMPS Class Topics Tier One: Orientation Tier Two: Basic Manners & Obedience: Handling and Conditioning, Basic Cues Training, Redirecting Problem Behaviors, Enrichment Registering for Classes See provided schedule for classes. These may be subject to change. To register, email Lois Wiersma, Registrar: [email protected] Hands-on with APPROVED dogs in the Rehab Range Remember to check for pre-requisites per the syllabi Length: 1 to 1 ½ hours (arrive 15 – 30 minutes early to walk dogs) Lois will confirm your registration via email Pre-requisite: Orientation Tier Three: Advanced Topic Seminars & Workshops Problem Behaviors, Fearful Dogs, Reactive Dogs, Relaxation, Harnessing Drive Seminar/Workshop format with demo dogs as needed 90 – 120 minutes in length, depending on topic Prerequisite: Orientation and select Tier Two classes as outlined by syllabus Train-to-Train Program Become the trainer for Tier Two classes! Equipment Front-clip harness (back-clip, martingale or flat collars only for NON-pulling dogs) Rules ALWAYS WEAR your MaxFund ID badge so we may identify you! 6’ lead Maintain space between dogs and handlers– 10 feet at all times when doing hands-on in the Rehab Range Treat pouch Enter the training space one dog at a time A variety of lots of yummy treats (all-natural, no additives/preservatives, no larger than a pea) Ensure your equipment is properly fitted Mat or towel Poop bags Marker (clicker or verbal) Great, positive attitude! The dog sets the pace! If at any time the dog is showing signs of stress, or if you feel frustrated, take a break. Raise hand to ask questions. Please do not interrupt others and be respectful. Have fun!!! ☺ 1 5/9/2015 Basics of Training: Four Quadrants The Four Quadrants of Training We use Positive Reinforcement/Negative Punishment There can be “fallout” when using Positive Punishment/Negative Reinforcement Remember, the dog determines what is reinforcement! Basics of Training: Steps Capture or lure behavior Capture—watch for the dog to do it! Dog takes the initiative. Lure—using a baited hand, get the dog to follow you to do the behavior. Mark and reward! A “mark” is the click from the clicker or your verbal “yes” or “good” A reward is a treat, toy, praise—whatever the DOG likes naturally. The reward is an unconditioned reinforcer; the mark is a conditioned reinforcer. A click ALWAYS precedes a treat! Once the behavior is reliable (9 out of 10 times the dog does the behavior), start adding the cue Cues can be visual AND verbal (hand signal vs. word for the behavior) Basics of Training: Important Principles Canine Communication: Body Language Small steps ensure success! Get the behavior and mark/reward BEFORE adding cues, particularly verbal Timing is important Use only one specific cue for each behavior Don’t overuse cues Begin fading lures after five trials and opt for hand signals High rate of reinforcement for new behaviors; remove marker and begin intermittent reinforcement as the dog learns Consistency is key Take breaks as needed—do short sessions that end on a high note Remember the D’s when training: duration, distance, distractions/different environments, delivery of reward Canine Communication: Body Language Canine Communication: Body Language Relaxed Body Posture Tail neither too high nor too low Relaxed ears Corners of mouth relaxed Everything is very “fluid” and relaxed 2 5/9/2015 Canine Communication: Body Language Canine Communication: Body Language Playful stance Play bow Wagging tail Mouth may open with visible tongue Sometimes dogs will growl and sound a little “aggressive” in play but the body stance will help you determine if it’s a threat or cue to back off, as opposed to play Canine Communication: Body Language Canine Communication: Body Language Alert stance Ears pricked up/forward Up on toes Tail up/out Mouth closed Canine Communication: Body Language Canine Communication: Body Language Offensive threat stance Tail up and stiff Ears forward Hackles up Leaning forward on toes Corners of mouth forward; May be growing and snarling, or lunging/snapping A FIGHT response—back away slowly and give space 3 5/9/2015 Canine Communication: Body Language Canine Communication: Body Language Defensive threat posture stance Lowered body Tucked tail Hackles up Wrinkled nose Dilated pupils Ears and corners of mouth back May be growling or lunging, snapping FLIGHT response – give space! Canine Communication: Body Language Canine Communication: Body Language Active/passive submission: aka appeasement gestures or calming signals Lowered body Paw up Licking lips Tail down/tucked Ears back Averting gaze Dog may be stressed or confused so take a break from training Canine Communication: Stress Signs Canine Communication: Stress Signs Lip and nose licking Hypervigilance Stress yawn Excessive shedding, whining Excessive panting Dilated pupils, whale eye Ears back Tension in mouth and around eyes Avoidance Slow or tense movements Low tail carriage/tucked tail Weight shifted to back of legs Shaking off Inattentiveness Sweating through paw pads Refusal of food Pacing Watch out for the freeze! 4 5/9/2015 Wrap up/Q&A Supplemental material review Facebook Group: Colorado 4-1-Woof www.facebook.com/groups/Colorado41Woof Choosing dogs – what if my dog gets adopted? Make sure to log yourself on our sign-in sheet Questions? My contact information: [email protected] 303-550-5652 Check out my resources page at www.delightfuldoggies.com for other great information Thank you for being a volunteer! 5