<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode continues the discussion on reducing reinforcement in dog training. The conversation explores alternate reinforcement strategies, how to effectively reduce reinforcement and how to handle mistakes. Petra and Laurie share practical insights on building confidence, variable reinforcement, and avoiding common pitfalls in training.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Understanding Reinforcement Value&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:41 Building Expectations in Dog Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:08 The Importance of Tracking Progress&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:01 Adjusting Reinforcement Strategies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:14 Rapid Progression in Dog Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:24 Overcoming Fear and Mistakes in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:58 The Importance of Going Back in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:07 Building Confidence Through Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:56 Incorporating Motion and Games in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:12 Understanding Dog Preferences for Praise&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:09 The Role of Variable Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:01 Chaining Exercises for Better Learning&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:40 Developing a Variable Reinforcement Strategy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:00 Creating Better Habits in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:42 Mindfulness in Reinforcement Strategies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONTACT US:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PETRA:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com"&gt;www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LAURIE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Canine Connection Podcast

Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious

Episode 39: Reducing Reinforcement, Part 2

MAY 11, 202650 MIN
Canine Connection Podcast

Episode 39: Reducing Reinforcement, Part 2

MAY 11, 202650 MIN

Description

<p>This episode continues the discussion on reducing reinforcement in dog training. The conversation explores alternate reinforcement strategies, how to effectively reduce reinforcement and how to handle mistakes. Petra and Laurie share practical insights on building confidence, variable reinforcement, and avoiding common pitfalls in training.</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Understanding Reinforcement Value</p><p>02:41 Building Expectations in Dog Training</p><p>06:08 The Importance of Tracking Progress</p><p>09:01 Adjusting Reinforcement Strategies</p><p>09:14 Rapid Progression in Dog Training</p><p>11:24 Overcoming Fear and Mistakes in Training</p><p>14:58 The Importance of Going Back in Training</p><p>18:07 Building Confidence Through Reinforcement</p><p>21:56 Incorporating Motion and Games in Training</p><p>24:12 Understanding Dog Preferences for Praise</p><p>28:09 The Role of Variable Reinforcement</p><p>32:01 Chaining Exercises for Better Learning</p><p>35:40 Developing a Variable Reinforcement Strategy</p><p>40:00 Creating Better Habits in Training</p><p>48:42 Mindfulness in Reinforcement Strategies</p><p>CONTACT US:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod">https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast">https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast</a></p><p>PETRA:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/">https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com">www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com</a></p><p>LAURIE:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius">https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025</a></p>