Stage 4 Flashcards
Training purposes
- Protection
- Hunting
- War
- Sport
- Companionship
- Physical/Emotional Support
Dogs have been trained for
33,000 - 100,000 years
Modern war dogs began
when Germany opened school for war dogs in 1884
One important book on modern training was
written by Konrad Most in 1910
“Dog Training: A Manual”
advocated punishment like spike collars as well as praise
AKC developed list of official regulations and standards and introduced competitions
in between the world wars
Conrad Lorenz
Wrote “Man Meets Dog” in 1944
Proclaimed rigid “pack hierarchy” etc
William Koehler
Trained dogs for WW2
Used negative reinforcement and punishment
Ian Dunbar
Positive motivation
Lure-reward, off leash training techniques
Also created puppy classes
Founder of APDT
Karen Pryor
“Don’t Shoot the Dog”
Advocated operant conditioning
Introduced shaping and clicker training
Misconception about operant conditioning
That only “positive reinforcement’ quadrant is used
As ABC trainer you should be able to explain difference between
obedience training, problem solving, complex behavior modification, and activity training
Most owners want
combination of obedience and problem solving
Obedience training is not equal to
problem solving or behavior modification
Obedience training
- Teach dog to perform specific behaviors on cue
- Can then be used to prevent less desirable behaviors
- Learned behaviors can be used as DRAs
- Includes Sit, Sit-stay, Down, Down-stay, Focus, Release, Stand, Heel, Loose leash walking, come/recall
Problem Solving
-Elimination, management, or prevention of common behaviors that owners find undesirable
(“nuisance or “problem” behaviors)
-Sometimes owners don’t see behavior as problem - your job to point it out
-Clearly and calmly explain the problems that behavior could cause (could put on cue)
Nuisance behaviors include
House soiling Jumping Barking Digging Chewing Counter surfing Bolting Getting into garbage
Top reasons for rehoming
- Pet problems (46%)
- Aggression (32%)
- Destruction (29%)
Complex Behavior Modifaction
Solving behavior issues that are extremely difficult, complex
dog-dog aggression, dog-on-people aggression, separation anxiety, phobias, compulsions
Generally requires advanced knowledge and skill, input from vet
Referring dog is never a negative reflection on you
Difference between problem solving and complex behavior modification
Element for potential danger
If you’re not yet capable of handling certain problem
Refer to advanced trainer or vet who is board certified in animal behavior
Complex behavior issues
Resource guarding Redirected aggression Inter-species aggression Separation anxiety Generalized Anxiety Fear Aggression
Activity training
Teaching dog specific activity that demonstrates dog and owner’s skills
Includes: Agility, herding, flyball, tracking, diving dogs, rally, canine disc, lure coursing, hunting, cart pulling, sledding, shed hunting
AKC Family Dog Program
Under AKC umbrella, family dog offers range of programs that emphasize socializing and taching good manners
4 Canine Good Citizen
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
- Canine Good Citizen
- AKC Community Canine
- Urban CGC
AKC Star Puppy
- Must take 6 weeks of puppy or basic training class taught by AKC evaluator
- If pass all steps can enroll in S.T.A.R. program to receive certificate, gold medal, handbook
More about ASK Puppy
- Any puppy under 1 year can register (don’t need to be registered with AKC)
- Must complete 20 test steps
- Use of food/toys is allowed
- Owners must take AKC pledge
S.T.A.R. Puppy Test
- ) Show proof puppy is in care of vet
- ) Puppy appears healthy and active for breed
- ) Owner describes exercise plan
- ) Attends at least 6 classes
- ) Brings bags to class for cleanup
- ) Obtained some form of ID
For S.T.A.R. puppy, puppy must be
Free of aggression towards people Free of aggression towards other puppies Tolerates collar, harness, etc Owner can hold/hug puppy Puppy allows owner to take away treat or toy
Pre-CGC Test Behaviors
Allows petting by someone other than owner
Grooming - owner handles ears, paws, feet
Walks on leash - follows owner in straight line
Walks by other people
Sits on command (can use food)
Down on command
Comes to owner from 5 ft away
Reaction to distractions
Stays on leash w/ another person
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Rewards dogs with good behavior at home and in community
Stresses responsible pet ownership and good manners
Non-competitive 10 step CGC test
Open to all dogs regardless of breed
Owners must sign AKC CGC Responsible Owner Pledge
S.T.A.R. puppy not required but recommended
Challening - basic obedience highly recommended
CGC resolutions passed by 47 states
Required by many therapy dog groups and some home owner’s insurance
CGC Test Facts
Designed to evaluate dog’s behavior in every day situations
No wining/losing against
Must complete all 10 test items
CGC Test Items
1.) Accepting friendly stranger
Show no sign of resentment shyness, must not break position
2.) Sitting politely for petting
Owner may talk to dog
Dog may stand
3.) Appearance and grooming
Evaluator inspects dog, combs/brushes, examines ears, picks up feet
Owner may talk to and praise dog
4.) Walk
Must be a right turn, left turn, about turn with at least one stop and another stop at the end
5.) Walking through crowd
Dog/owner pass close to several people
May show some interest but should continue to walk without over exuberance shyness or resentment
6 Sit and Down on command, stay in place
Responds to sit and down and stays in position
May not force dog but may tough lightly
Tells dog “stay”, walks to end of line and returns
Dog must stay in place until evaluator instructs owner to release
7.) Coming when called
Owner walks ten feet from dog, turns and calls dog
8.) Reaction to another dog
2 owners and dog approach from 20 feet, stop, shake hands, continue for about ten feet
Dog should show no more than casual interest
9.) Reaction to distraction
Evaluator presents 2 distractions (dropping chair, rolling dolly, etc)
May express natural curiosity, be slightly startled, but should not run away, panic, bark or show aggression
Owner may talk, praise
10.) Supervised separation
Dog can be left with trusted person and retain good manners
Evaluator takes dog, moves out of sight
Dog doesn’t have to stay in position but should not continually bark ,whine, pace or show anything more than mild agitation
Rules during CGC prep classes
Can use treat pouch, specialty collars, clickers Verbal praise No harsh corrections No extra equipment or bribery Pass or Fail
What’s next after CGC
AKC Community Canine
Tested in real life situations
AKC Urban CGC
Well behaved on noisy streets, on public transportation, etc
React appropriately to urban noises, ignore food on sidewalk, etc
Additional programs include AKC Trick Dog, AKC Therapy Dog, AKC Fit Dog, and CGC-Ready
Becoming CGC Evaluator
- at least 18
- Have at least 2 years experience working full time with dogs in professional/educational capacity
- Experience w/ variety of breeds
- Not currently suspended from AKC privileges
AKC Canine Partner’s Program
- opens events to mixed breeds
- similar benefits including official certificate and participation in Agility, AKC Rally, AKC Scent Work, AKC Fast CAT, Obedience, Tracking
Working Dogs (Types)
Service, Emotional, Therapy
Some things service dogs help with
Guiding visually impaired people, alerting owner to low blood sugar/seizures, helping people w/ limited mobility , helping w/ mental illness
Johann Wilhelm Klein
Published first manual for guide dogs in 1819
in 1929
First American guide dog school opened (The Seeing Eye)
Service Animals
Dogs who are individually trained to do work/perform tasks for people with disabilities
Can assist with variety of disabilities including psychiatric
Service Animal Laws
Businesses must allow service animals to accompany those with disabilities
No documentation required, cannot ask to demonstrate work
Registration/Certificate not required
May only ask for removal of dog if dog is out of control and cannot be subdued or isnt housebroken
Or if presence would fundamentally alter nature of goods and services
Religious institutions exempt
Must be leashed/tethered unless it would interfere with work
Pet fees do not apply
Service animals on airplanes
DOT requires airlines to allow service animals at no cost
Air Carrier Access Act further protect service animals
US Dept HUD
Requires housing to provide ppl w/ disabilities reasonable accommadations
No Pet rules do not apply to service animals
May ask for documentation of disability and how dog provides assistance
if dog breed is banned, exception must be made unless animal is direct threat
Assistance Dogs International
Coalition for improving, training, placement, and use of assistance dogs
Psychiatric service dog versus emotional support dog
Service dog specifically trained to perform task
Emotional support dogs not covered by ADA
Not protected from being asked to leave businesses
