Welcome to Bed & Biscuits Dog Training School, where the timeless bond between humans and dogs blossoms into pure joy! Our cutting-edge facility is designed to cater to those seeking more than mere obedience training. We specialize in fostering a personalized partnership with your four-legged companion through our unique and effective training methods cultivated from our extensive global experience.

Our team of certified trainers are distinguished graduates of the world’s top dog training academies, ensuring unparalleled expertise and dedication to your dog’s development. Whether you have a cherished family pet, a service dog in training, or a canine companion with specific behavioral challenges, we’re here to provide tailored assistance.

 

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The Training System

There are three main principles to always consider when training your dog. These principles are the core ingredients to behavior modification and are always at work, whether training a family pet or teaching the most advanced canine training for sport or police dogs for detection. Maintaining the formula is what results in clear communication with your dog.

Number 1: Timing

It is the first principle, having to do with the way the dog’s brain processes cause and effect. Timing dictates that any behavior a dog acts out must have a consequence within 1.3 seconds for the dog to associate that behavior with the consequence. This applies to both positive and negative behaviors, where the consequence should occur within the mentioned timeframe. Often, dog owners reprimand a dog far after the event, which experienced trainers call punishment. In such cases, the dog never has the chance to connect its behavior with the consequence. This leads to confusion for the dog, as it doesn’t understand what is making the owner upset, often misinterpreted as guilt. Since 1.3 seconds is very short, timing can be challenging. Voice markers are used when the dog exhibits a behavior – YES for the right behavior and NO for the wrong one.

Number 2: Motivation

This principle involves influencing your dog’s decision-making process. Motivation requires action from you, marking positive behaviors with YES and following with a reward. How you reward your dog is equally important; rewards must be physical. Talking and praising your dog are not enough; however, a treat, toy, or cuddle can be highly effective. Educated trainers liken rewards to paid cheques. Just as you need your paycheck for motivation at work, your dog needs physical rewards to reinforce good behavior. Otherwise, they may resort to self-rewarding behaviors such as eating out of the trash, chewing the couch, or digging in the yard.

Number 3: Constancy 

Constancy  is another key ingredient for clear communication between dog and owner. It means responding promptly the same way every time to significant behaviors your dog exhibits. Whether it’s getting in the trash or coming when called, consistency is crucial. To teach the dog that getting into the trash is a negative behavior, use timing and markers as explained above to correct the behavior each time it occurs. Similarly, to reinforce positive behavior like coming when called, mark YES and reward every time. Rules must be clear-cut for the dog. Each missed chance to reward or correct a behavior sends a strong message that you cannot influence their decision-making. Your dog’s behavior reflects your ability to understand and implement these three training principles.