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canine puberty(반려견 사춘기)는 극심한 혼란을 동반하며, 이를 겪어본 사람이라면 누구나 공감할 수 있음.puppy(강아지)가 어느 날 갑자기 living horror story(살아있는 공포 영화)처럼 변하게 됨.enemy(적)로 인식하기 시작함.developmental period(발달 시기)와 보호자의 개인적 상황이 겹쳐 주의가 분산되면, 방향을 잃고 black box(빠져나올 수 없는 암흑 상자)에 갇힌 기분을 느낄 수 있음.experienced, and creative, trainer(경험 많고 창의적인 훈련사)의 지원이 가장 필요한 때임.puppy class(퍼피 클래스)에 투자하는 이유는 다가올 힘든 시기를 대비해 support credit(지지 기반/신뢰 자산)을 쌓아두기 위함임.developmental currents(발달의 흐름)를 잘 헤쳐 나가고 나면 (비범한 성격)를 가진 성견과 함께할 가능성이 큼.exceptional personalityPulling on the lead(리드줄 당기기): 반려견이 모든 것을 hunt, bonk and sniff(사냥하고, 들이받고, 냄새 맡고) 싶어 하는 강렬한 욕구와 힘을 갖게 됨.free-running(자유로운 달리기)을 허용하지 않으면 feral child(야생의 아이)처럼 변할까 봐 두려워하게 됨.Eat everything(무엇이든 먹기): 항상 엄청난 허기를 느끼며, 입에 넣을 수 있는 것은 무엇이든 메뉴가 됨.Do it now, fast(지금 당장, 빨리하기):Jumping up(점프해서 뛰어오르기): bionic springs(생체 공학 스프링) 같은 다리로 점프하기, 손이나 입에서 음식 훔치기.greeting(반가움 표시): 반가움이라기보다 부재에 대한 punishment(벌)에 가까운 행동.seeking sex(성적 행동): 목록의 최상단에 위치할 만큼 빈번함.simply “behaving nicely”(단순히 점잖게 행동하는 것)를 강화하려 함.a path to nowhere(아무 곳에도 도달하지 못하는 길)임.Not “going off on one”(흥분하지 않는 것)에 대한 오해walks nicely around the neighbourhood(동네를 얌전히 산책하며), 지나가는 사람이나 개들에게 doffing a virtual hat(가상의 모자를 들어 인사하듯 점잖게 대하는 것).click(클릭)하거나 mark(마킹)하여 그 소란스러움의 부재를 강화함.herding breed(몰이 견종): stalking process(스토킹 과정), 다 자란 양도 산으로 도망치게 하거나 다른 개들이 불편함을 느끼게 하는 hard stare(강렬한 응시)를 강화할 수 있음.guarding breed(경비 견종): 환경미화원이나 도둑 모두를 겁먹게 하는 piercing look(꿰뚫어 보는 듯한 시선)과 super-stance(압도적인 자세)를 강화할 수 있음.anxious population(불안함을 느끼는 개): environmental hyper-scanning(환경에 대한 과잉 스캔)을 강화할 수 있음.perceived threats(인식된 위협), potential threats(잠재적 위협), unintended threats(의도치 않은 위협), innocent trees hiding threats(위협을 숨기고 있다고 착각하는 무고한 나무), clouds moving too fast(너무 빨리 움직이는 구름) 등.One day you will love him again by Kay Laurence | Nov 24, 2018 | Life with Dogs Anyone who has survived canine puberty can empathise with the confusion that accompanies this period. The puppy that you adored, could do no wrong, is now a living horror story. Everything they do is heading towards wrong. Their innocence has faded, they view you as the enemy blocking access to all they enjoy. If you compound this developmental period with a life event that has you temporarily distracted, it can feel like you have lost direction and have no way out of the black box. Looking for help is not a weakness, this is the period you are most likely to need support from an experienced, and creative, trainer. This is why you invested in puppy class so that you could build up your support credit for the dark days ahead. Two key points to remember: The darker this period the more likely you will be living a future with an exceptional personality as it navigates developmental currents. This period will pass, and one day you will love them again. But during this period our mind is turned to all the things we need to stop. Now. Pulling on the lead – because now they really, really want to hunt, bonk and sniff every single thing with urgency and strength. There can be no free-running or it will morph into feral child. Eat everything – because they are super hungry all the time, and nothing is off the menu if it can be stuffed in the mouth. Do it now, fast
the hard stare that makes grown sheep run up the mountain or any dog feel out of place. If this is a guarding breed, a piercing look and super-stance that frightens refuse collectors and burglars alike. If this is a dog that is leaning to the anxious population, we can reinforce environmental hyper-scanning. The dog that is looking for any perceived threats, potential threats, unintended threats, innocent trees hiding threats, clouds moving too fast and the rest. When we activate that reward system, we need to be really clear that we are pinpointing what we want to get stronger or happen again. If we are not super careful this can get the “walk nicely” into deeper, darker water. Not pulling my arm off A total absence of canine patience. If patience is demanded by us, then we develop a graduate in frustration leading to a PhD in rage. So, we fold, gallop along behind, invest in miracle “no pull” cures that work for every dog except ours. But we don’t get “walk nicely”. If we mark for a loose lead which is lot more comfortable for both ends, what are we actually marking? What is getting reinforced, strengthened and more likely to happen? Choose from this list: Watching that sexy bitch walk past. Sniffing someone else’s urine Licking up rabbit poo Pulling chewing gum off the pavement Scratching an ear A WTF moment at an inverted skateboarder Leaves falling off a tree Low flying birds Sniffing a ghost of a bacon butty What is going to happen if we reinforce ALL of these reasons for the slack lead? The dog will stop taking notice. There will be a point, around 5 or 6 different actions, that our brains cannot process any consistent action or pattern of behaviour to pin the likelihood that repetition will be successful. It is too random and unspecific. You may be lucky and pin point a change in stride, dropping from the trot to a walking gait, but if you are not clear what to reinforce, then you can end up reinforcing random behaviours. When it becomes too much hard work to sift through the information, we stop trying. Apart from the fact that the sexy bitch is coming back this way again. This is the road to temptation. We know we want to employ all the benefits of positive reinforcement, training with rewards and not resort to punishment. But. We cannot reward an absence, we cannot say “good job because you did not ……..”. Reinforcement attaches itself to what IS happening, not what is not happening. Truly moving into using positive responses is about completely clarity about the desired, “nice” behaviours: Choose from this list – but ONLY one at a time, no pic
k’n’mix of “nice”: Moving at a speed compatible to my walk Seeking a treat from me when faced with obscene language from another dog Standing still at my side when unsure Ending a WTF with connection to me. These are skills we identify and build a long, strong history before the dark period arrives. Although there may be temporary memory defects caused by developmental adjustment, what we have already established will begin to return as the brain begins to adjust to the new normal. Try not to make long lasting errors during this period. Puberty is not enjoyed by the recipient or the parents, but we can make sure that support, tea and sympathy are available. The Experienced Dog Knowing your dog has receive sufficient preparation does not mean every eventuality, but a range of different conditions so that when the unexpected happens they will draw on their skills and solve the issue. Read More It’s Not Training A carefully planned learning pathway, paced to suit that particular learner for their life ahead. Read More A Day of Learning A no-training day does not mean he gets a lazy day lying idly in the sun. Learning is still happening and this is significant and important for his development. Read More A Road to Nowhere When familiarity is stripped away we seek recognisable signposts that will take us back to comfort and security. This is survival instinct. It is worth listening to as it keeps us alive. Read More Surprising Puppy Surprising Puppy. With obnoxious moments. After introducing the obnoxious puppy as a youngster I am knocked over by the Delightful Young Man he is turning into…… Read More Dogs are Born To Learn We can build tremendous learners when we get beyond the idea that “dogs are trained”. Read More Don’t Let Them Learn Becoming aware that we share our lives with premier learners, dogs, is about saving you frustration, despair, anxiety and endless hours further down the road. Read More Be-toothed Learning Machines The thing they don’t tell you is that raising a puppy is DANGED HARD WORK. Biting everything, peeing everywhere, eating anything; not for the faint hearted. Read More Obnoxious Puppy The delight of your new puppy is probably going to last a few weeks, maybe four if you are lucky. When 12 weeks old hits, and you will feel a slam, the Delight is going to demonstrate ungrateful, obnoxious traits. Read More A New Puppy. Oh Joy. Impulse buying the wrong sofa can be rectified if you swallow the expense. Impulse buying a puppy can result in personal grief for you and your family and quite possibly result in a very unhappy future or end t
he life of that puppy. Read More Building A Generous Future Maybe it feels like a doddle because my life with her wasn’t one of competing against who she is, trying to mould her into something else, or even just worrying about the potential fallout of every decision I made. Read More Reasons to use a clicker The concept of “being a clicker trainer” is always going to lead to argument and misunderstanding because it cannot exist alongside the science and technology. It is a “fakery” of our time. The clicker itself is a simple tool that when used in conjunction with technology provides clarity and understanding in teaching. Read More Duration: sustaining movement Continuing and maintaining a specific movement Read More Living well through movement “The purpose of learning is to get more or better rewards” W. Shultz Can we assume that the more we learn the more rewards we can enjoy? Often these... Read More One dog watching The other dog working or ….how to train the spectators to quietly rest and watch whilst you work, play, teach a single member of the group Read More Teaching People: more than rewards and reinforcers Familiarisation with the behaviourists’ models of reinforcement, punishment, shaping, extinction, can prevent us from looking outside the windows for either dogs or people … Read More Back to Basics? The word “basic” is often derided as synonymous with “shallow,” but in its origins it is the very opposite: foundational, profound, supportive. Read More 6 Comments Jane Potter on 8th November 2019 at 2:05 pm An excellent article that makes a lot sense. I feel motivated to up my game with my border collie puppy. Thank you ! Reply Fiz Newington on 29th September 2020 at 8:54 am Just so obvious when it’s pointed out. Thanks for sharing. Reply Mary on 6th October 2020 at 6:58 pm Thank you for this article. It gives me feedback on how to stay focused on training needs and management. Reply Michelle Alderman on 23rd April 2023 at 9:00 pm Thank you! I am writing an article about operant conditioning on dogs using positive reinforcement. I have cited the YouTube video below, which is older than 10 years old. So, I came to your site to find something more current. I appreciate your insight and look forward to adding your knowledge to mine. ? Reply Michelle Alderman on 23rd April 2023 at 9:01 pm I forgot to add the video citation. LOL Laurence, K. (2010). Teaching a visual match to sample. YouTube. https://youtu.be/yG12rqPaIdc . Reply Kay Laurence on 24th April 2023 at 9:06 am I appreciate you taking the effort – good luck with your article. Reply Submit
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