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Old 04-01-2023, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Pairadocs View Post
She stated she is training him to "go" in her own yard... that's what we always did also, the instructor at obedience training always explained how a dog should be trained to go at their own home, and sure enough, it was not difficult, but you did have to NEVER give in for the training period... just like with kids, if you fail to reinforce just one time, the behavior becomes even more difficult to extinguish !
Yes, a technique that I've seen work is that whenever they "go" in the right area, 3 tiny treats (or pieces of kibble). Three to distinguish the reward from a regular treat. Do not provide treat or pets if they go elsewhere (never). Dogs very quickly get the association.