FAQ - how does positive reinfoRcement DOG TRAINING WORK?
Please reach out to allison@twoheartstraining.ca if you don't find an answer to your question.
I use clicker training and force free, positive reinforcement based training that incorporates a marker signal. The marker signal (clicker or your chosen sound) only needs to be used until the desired behaviour is learned and on cue. Once a behaviour is on cue, there is no longer a need for the marker signal.
The most current research shows us that training through operant conditioning results in purposeful behaviour. With clicker and/or marker training, your dog is an active and happy learner in the training, rather than a passive participant.
The "click" is an effective marker because it is a sound not heard by the learner in other circumstances.
We allow unwanted behaviours to disappear through lack of reinforcement or replacing them by teaching new behaviours.
Punishment is a random, meaningless event. Research tells us that punishment may decrease the frequency of unwanted behaviour, but it usually results in producing other unwanted behaviour. Punishment does not produce predictable behaviour.
To be able to help as many dogs as possible and to make every dog's wellbeing a priority and commitment, please note that all lessons and packages must be paid in advance and are non-refundable. I strive to set your dog up for success in every way possible, including ensuring the commitment on the human side of the leash. If you would like to do a payment plan, please reach out to discuss so we can make it work for your budget.
FAQ - SERVICE DOG TRAINING
Please reach out to allison@twoheartstraining.ca if you don't find an answer to your question.
• Have a disability that requires, as a result of the disability, the assistance of a Service Dog for daily living.
• Able to participate in training lessons over an extended period of time. The initial training can take a year, two, or even longer.
• Able to commit time to practicing with your dog regularly between appointments.
• Aware that you may end up with a dog that can only help at home or in places pets are allowed. Up to 50% of service dog candidates in programs are not able to complete training and work in places pets are not permitted.
• Willing to wait until we evaluate your dog’s suitability and help you train your dog foundation skills before putting service dog identification on your dog and before taking your dog to places pets are not permitted.
• Have support from your licensed healthcare provider for use of a service dog.
• No history of aggression towards dogs, people or other animals
• Easily trained. A breed or mix likely to have characteristics suitable for service work such as Labradors and Golden retrievers. Each dog is assessed as an individual but some breeds are more likely to exhibit characteristics suitable for service work than others.
• No history of any serious behaviour problems like fear or separation anxiety
• Under age 4, physically healthy.
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