How Dogs Learn - the ABCs
with Karen Chapdelaine of TheTimelessDog, Training Advocate
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When dog trainers talk about the ABCs it can sound a little overwhelming, but I promise it isn't as complicated as it seems.


In order to really set our dogs up for success, it's important to understand how they learn. Dogs do NOT generalize information but they do make associations because events and their outcomes.


The ABCs of dog training are -


A- Antecedents

B- Behaviors

C- Consequences


In this video I share some examples of what those ABCs look like

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Karen Chapdelaine of TheTimelessDog

Training Advocate
Dogly loves Karen because she helps us live life with our dogs in a way that's rewarding, calm, and happy - and does it with empathy.

Karen guides you

Aggression - Basic Manners - Marker Training - Enrichment - Leash Manners - Reactivity

Karen is certified

Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) - Fear Free Certified - DN-CET (DogNostic - Canine Enrichment Technician)

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