Phase 3 - Dog Training Near Me
Escape Conditioning & Avoidance Conditioning
Phase 3
Escape Conditioning
In the third Phase, it all comes together with true dog obedience training. Here we introduce the E-Collar. In escape conditioning, we pair the e-collar (something the dog does not know yet) with the training collar it does know. Here the dog learns how to escape the correction. Only then can you use a training tool like the e-collar. We want to use the least amount of corrections possible in dog training near me. We find the right level for all situations, to avoid the fight/flight freeze response.
Once the dog learns what the pulsing means and how to escape it, we can use this tool effectively in true dog obedience during off-leash training around higher distractors. Taliana is now doing real protection training because of this level of control, trust, and balance, and I can take her anywhere with confidence. She understands the commands and what the e-collar pulse means, and she knows I am fair and have her best interest in mind. So she is not afraid of and because of the Premack Principle she is willing to work much longer and harder. Whether we are training place command or protection she wants to work.
The video on the right shows how it all comes together, Taliana is working under a highly aroused state but still following commands. The command structure of Name—Command—Reward has taught her to listen for her name and follow the command no matter what. This level of training only happens with an understanding of science and psychology.
Phase 3
Avoidance Conditioning
Just like in 2nd Phase, we are teaching the dog how to avoid a correction altogether. The use of a condition punisher the word No is a safe word we never correct a dog on No. No, let the dog understand they did not do the command correctly and need to try again. This allows your dog to try and not be afraid of trying. We have to be fair and predictable for dogs to trust us and not be afraid to make a mistake. When a dog fears making a mistake for fear of being punished they break down, shut down, and disconnect. As long as the dog is trying they are engaged and just need a little help. Because we want to be fair to the dog, we use the word ‘No’ to tell the dog to try again before any correction happens. This allows the dog to make mistakes and try without being punished. Thus building the bond between owner and dog.
True dog obedience training, is about your dog responding to the command no matter what is happening around them. We call this competing motivator. Your dog’s willingness to obey the command vs. what it was doing. You can only get this level of obedience with operant conditioning and a true understanding of dog behavior. Learning takes time, patience, and understanding. Nothing happens overnight a dog learning and understanding what is being asked of them takes time. Call or message me to explore more about dog training near me in Waco, TX.
One of the biggest requests is to place training dog. This means giving your dog the place command, and the dog goes to the assigned place and lays down. Clients like this command when people come to the door to keep the dog from going outside or greeting visitors inappropriately. Training a dog to place under high distractors all starts in phase 1.