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Alternative Reinforcement: Utilizing the Premack Principle in Animal Training

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Premack Principle in Dog TrainingPremack Principle in Dog Training

Sometimes referred to as “treat training,” positive reinforcement is a behavior modification technique that involves adding a reinforcing stimulus to increase the probability that a behavior will occur. Regarded as an easy and effective training technique, positive reinforcement often includes some type of item – a treat – that an animal is given after they’ve completed a desirable behavior. However, the use of food as a reinforcer is not always effective or practical, particularly in working settings or with animals that are less motivated by food. This can lead to owners or animal handlers abandoning positive reinforcement methodology in favor of another modification technique or stopping training altogether. The Premack Principle states that a behavior can be used to reinforce another behavior. In other words, the “reinforcing stimulus” does not have to be a treat but can be a behavior, such as an activity or the opportunity to do something enjoyable. This talk will introduce the Premack Principle, current research on the Premack Principle, and some ways the Premack Principle can be utilized in applied settings.

Speaker: Lauren Brubaker, PhD

The talk will cover a variety of topics including:

  • Definition of Premack Principle
  • Current research on the Premack Principle
  • Use of Premack Principle in training
  • Using other reinforcing stimuli outside of food

Recorded and now available as a recording.

Cost: $25.00 USD

 

CEU’s Available:
IAABC – 2 CEU’s
CCPDT – 2 CEU’s
KPA – 2 CEU’s

Members of APDT, CCPDT, IAABC, IACP, ABCDT-L2 or NADOI receive over 25% off.All Lecture Series Webinars are only $18.00 each. See instructions below on how to find the password to take part in this professional discount.

IAABC members, Click HERE to apply your discount.
Email cheryl@e-trainingfordogs for the passcode.

NADOI, CCPDT, ABCDT-L2, PPG, IACP and APDT members, click HERE to apply for your discount.
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Behavior Adjustment Training For Reactive Dogs

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Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) for Reactive Dogs

Speaker: Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP

Description: Behavior Adjustment Training for dogs (BAT) is method to reduce reactivity by giving dogs socially acceptable ways to communicate their needs. This lecture will provide the student with a solid understanding of the history and science behind the BAT method and knowledge of the application of BAT (“how to”). A downloadable document is available along with videos showing the student exactly how to apply BAT with reactive dogs.

Excerpt-

BAT Takes a Functional Approach
When the dog does a problem behavior, it is usually because an event in their
environment, an environmental cue, triggers the dog to want or need something.
Fulfillment of the need or want that is triggered by the environmental cue is called the
functional reward. Here’s the sequence:
Environmental Cue – Behavior – Functional Reward
So the functional reward for behaviors done after seeing a steak are the eating of the
steak. The functional reward of behaviors done after spotting the squirrel is getting
closer to / chasing the squirrel.

Cost: $25.00

 

 

CEU’s Available:
1.75 IAABC CEU’s
1.5 CCPDT CEU’s
KPA – Pending

Professional Member Discounts

DiscountsMembers of APDT, CCPDT, IAABC, ABCDT-L2 or NADOI receive over 25% off. All Lecture Series Webinars are only $18.00 each. You must email me for the Code for your discount: cheryl@e-trainingfordogs.com (Please also include your CPDT or CBCC Certificant number in the email if you are a CCPDT Certificant).

IAABC members, Click HERE to apply your discount.
Email cheryl@e-trainingfordogs for the passcode.

NADOI, CCPDT, ABCDT-L2, PPG, IACP and APDT members, click HERE to apply for your discount.
Email cheryl@e-trainingfordogs for the passcode.

Associate Dog Trainer (ADT) Diploma

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Online Dog Training Certification

At e-Training for Dogs we are extremely pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive educational program to assist dog enthusiasts to enter the exciting and rewarding career of dog trainer.

Accreditation: Since there are no formal Accrediting agencies in the United States or Canada for Dog Breeding and Genetic professionals, we have done our best to make sure that our courses are approved by the top organizations both Nationally and Internationally. As such, all of our courses are approved by the IAABC, NADOI and the CCPDT for Continuing Education Credits and Educational Events. Some schools claim they are approved by their State, but this is only as a business offering educational products, NOT true accreditation. ONLY a University has the ability to offer true accreditation.

Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of dogs as well as enthusiasm and interest in educating owners and their dogs to become well mannered participants in society.

Purpose: Develop the necessary skills to become an effective dog trainer in the canine industry.

General Diploma Information: Individuals who are passionate about improving their bonds with their own dogs or desire to become a dog trainer would greatly benefit from this unique online dog training certification program. You will explore key areas such as: How dogs developed to be our companions, psychology of dogs (how they learn), canine body language and how they interpret our body language, basic dog care, basic dog training using positive reinforcement techniques, how to end many common canine problem behaviors, and an advanced first aid course. Our program allows the flexibility for students with varying life experiences and interests to take courses that will enhance their skills and get them closer to realizing their goal of working with dogs as a profession.

Please note: This is not an “email” or “mail order” Certificate. Though it is available 100% over the internet, this is a very “hands on” program when required. Skills learned must be demonstrated by video submissions to your instructors. (NOTE: Not all courses require videos). Other courses will require you to develop business and marketing plans, your own dog training classes, and more. This is an intensive program and you will need to demonstrate your learning. The power of the internet allows sending videos as homework and final exams easy and effective. We are the first and only school that adheres to these strict measures and our students are respected as a result. We also do more than train you how to use a clicker. We provide the theory behind the skills to our students.

What students can expect to learn from this program:

  • To understand canine behavior and how they communicate with each other and with us.
  • How to shape dog behavior using conditioning and reinforcement.
  • Basic problem behaviors and how to solve these.
  • How canine biology and evolution effects behavior.
  • Canine cognition, including awareness, perception, reasoning, memory and judgment.
  • Basic dog care and nutrition.
  • How to start and run a dog business

TESTIMONIALS – click here to read what our graduates have to say about the program!

Possible career opportunities on completion of this diploma program: Self employment as a dog trainer or as an employee within a dog training facility, animal rehabilitation facility, humane society, rescue or other supportive canine care and educational facility.

Designed For:  Individuals desiring to become a dog-trainer; novice dog-trainers who seek certified education in their profession; dog breeders; behavioral veterinary technicians or assistants; shelter dog workers; rescue individuals or organizations; dog day care owners; dog boarding; pet sitters, dog walkers; or, a dog owner who wants to create a stronger bond with their own dog.

Program Length:

Students can complete the program in as little as 9 months with full time study. Most students work on the program on a part time basis and complete the program within 14 months.

To register for the Associate Dog Trainer Certificate program, please read the following carefully.

There are 4 required courses for the online dog training certificate program, 2 course electives and 4 course modules required to complete this program (See below).

Students must successfully complete the four (4) Required Courses and BOTH

  1. two (2) Course Electives (These are chosen after you have registered)
  2. four (4) Course Modules (These are chosen after you have registered)

Required Courses: Must complete ALL four  courses (in order):

Pet First Aid

Basic Dog Training Skills and Theory Using Positive Methods

Understanding Canine Behavior

The 6 Week Dog Group Class for Trainers

Course Electives: Chose two (2) from the following list

Canine Cognition

Lessons in Fear and Aggression in Dogs-Part 1

Lessons in Fear Aggression In Dogs: Identifying and Solving Conditioned Fear Responses-Part 2

Lessons in Fear and Aggression – Advanced Desensitization Techniques-Part 3

Lessons in Fear and Aggression Part 4 – Training and Understanding the Reactive and Aggressive Dog

Consulting Skills and Best Practices

Dog Origin and Early History

Course Modules: Chose four (4) from the following list (Available only after complete Required courses)

Solving House Training Issues

Solving Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Thinking Like a Trainer, Part I
Think Like a Trainer II
How to Train a Distracted Dog
Ethics for Dog Trainers
Different Breeds, Different Needs: Dog Training the Different Breeds
Marketing Your Dog Training Business
Working with Aggressive Dog Cases
Working with Dogs who Guard Food and Other Resources

Acknowledgement of Course and Diploma Completion:

Letters of completion and where offered, Certificates, will be sent for each course as it is earned. The ADT Diploma will be sent once all of the Diploma criteria have been successfully fulfilled. Certificates and Diplomas will have your name, the course or diploma earned and a list on the reverse side of your accomplishments.

Resources and Equipment Needed:

A computer with internet connection.

A digital video camera (or your phone if it does videos).

Some classes will require the purchase of equipment for training (to be ordered after registration).

Some classes will require the purchase of a course text.

Access to a wide variety of dogs to assist with homework assignments.

Instructors: Our Instructors are carefully chosen experts and excellent teachers in their area of expertise. We spend months developing one course so you and your dog can reach your goals.

Program Fee –

Three ways to buy:

1. Full Price – single payment – $1,810.00

2. Payment Plan – 18 monthly payments of $110.00 each (total cost will be $1,980.00)

3. Pay as you go – purchase one class at a time ($1,910). Simply click on the individual course pages above to access fee and registration details.

By purchasing below, you are registering for the Associate Dog Trainer Certificate program.

Register Here for options 1. or 2.

Option 1-Pay in Full=$1,810

Option 2- Payment Plan – $110 per month for 18 months.
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Lauren Brubaker, PhD

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Lauren Brubaker earned her PhD at Oregon State University. She received her B.S. from Utah State University, where she worked in behavior analysis and animal science labs. She then received a M.S. in Animal Science from Oregon State University. Her thesis focused on examining factors that affect the problem-solving abilities of canines. With over 10 years of professional experience working with a variety of species, as well as a lifetime spent with a family of animal lovers, she has extensive experience in animal training, welfare, and animal behavior research. At the Oregon State University Human-Animal Interaction lab, Dr. Brubaker studied animal cognition, learning, and welfare and works primarily with canines, felines, and equines.
She currently works as a Behavioral Research Scientist at the United States Government. She works with companies and government agencies on behavioral science research and data analysis and consult on matters related to psychometrics, study design, research techniques involving psychology, human and/or animal behavior, and behavior analysis.

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Casey Newton, BS, CPDT-KA

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CaseyJackson_PhotoCasey Newton is the founder and owner of Wonder Puppy, a puppy parenting center in Portland, Oregon. At Wonder Puppy, Casey develops innovative course curricula by applying her knowledge of animal behavior gained from her studies of psychology, as well as her more than 10 years in the field. From teaching playgroups and group classes, to creating instructional dog training booklets and custom training products, Casey has led Wonder Puppy to become Portland’s premiere puppy training school.

Casey’s love of animals began when she was a child in Tennessee, caring for her own family’s pets. Growing up, her “siblings” were the Dachshunds, German Shepherds, and Borzois that her parents bred and showed. Casey’s path was set, and she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a focus on Animal Behavior, from the College of Charleston. During her third year of study, Casey took the golden opportunity to intern with Ethologist, Dr. Gordon Burghardt, at the University of Tennessee Comparative Behavior Program, where she studied snake and chicken behavior. At Wonder Puppy, Casey uses her animal behavior background to specialize in puppy play and social development, as well as boundary training.

When not at Wonder Puppy, Casey serves as the Curriculum Director of Whole Dog Academy, a non-profit dedicated to improving human-canine relationships. Casey also shares her knowledge by educating trainers, puppy parents, and the general public through her easy-to-follow, step-by-step training videos. In 2011, her “Coming When Called” video, which focused on “targeting” for effectively teaching the recall cue, earned her an award from the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. In 2012, Casey spoke at the APDT USA Conference, where she will again speak in October. Casey’s teachings will go international in 2014, when she’s a featured speaker at APDT Chile.  Casey has, in the course of her career, worked with everyone from families and their rescues, to professional athletes, musicians, and TV stars. Recently, she was a set trainer for “Animal House,” an aspiring TV show that builds animal shelters, and for the popular IFC TV series, “Portlandia.”

Recorded OnDemand lecture: Puppy’s First Twenty Weeks

 

 

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