tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post8495872482135821026..comments2024-03-04T06:54:50.622-06:00Comments on Reactive Champion: Shedd Animal Training Seminar: What to Do When Your Animal is WrongCrystal (Thompson) Barrerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-82978948399393884302018-12-07T00:31:19.566-06:002018-12-07T00:31:19.566-06:00I am really happy to say it’s an interesting post ...I am really happy to say it’s an interesting post to read . I learn new information from your article<br /><a href="https://www.cerego.com/solutions/government" rel="nofollow"><br />training reinforcement solutions</a>KaydenIvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18063517299159959248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-55514177674056179752013-09-17T10:29:32.391-05:002013-09-17T10:29:32.391-05:00So is an LRS technically negative punishment? Sinc...So is an LRS technically negative punishment? Since we are removing attention from the behavior? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-69385077683709366252012-10-10T10:47:35.187-05:002012-10-10T10:47:35.187-05:00Nicky, you've got it! An LRS is an interruptio...Nicky, you've got it! An LRS is an interruption in reinforcement, which assumes that you're in the midst of a training session. <br /><br />I don't tend to worry about which quandrant I'm in. I worry more about whether or not I'm hurting or scaring my dog in the process of training. If I am, I try to avoid doing that. If I'm not- and if it's working- I worry less about it. <br /><br />I think it gets more complicated with dogs with anxiety, because there is a physical issue (brain chemistry) causing the problem. I'm not convinced that punishment works when there's a physical issue; it's like suggesting you could prevent a dog from having low blood sugar if you hit them hard enough. Of course, there's lots we can do to help manage the situation and prevent low blood sugar (or anxiety attacks) from happening, but once that physical state has been triggered, I think you just have to deal with making it better. <br /><br />I'd argue that what you're doing isn't actually a punishment (since the behavior isn't decreasing), but rather, just a method to help her calm down. Does that make sense? Crystal (Thompson) Barrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-62307307101229328592012-10-10T10:27:12.385-05:002012-10-10T10:27:12.385-05:00So, it sounds like you use an LRS when you are alr...So, it sounds like you use an LRS when you are already in a training scenario (because you are interrupting reinforcement, right? So it assumes you are actively reinforcing at the time?)? Or am I not getting it?<br /><br />Our main problem with dealing with some of Shanoa's undesirable behaviors is that they occur at random times when we are not training/reinforcing. I struggle with options to discourage those behaviors that do not use positive punishment. Right now, for example, if she has a barking outburst in the home, she's removed unemotionally to the bathroom for a few minutes until she can calm herself. I guess it's kind of a positive punishment (right?) but it's not aversive to her and seems to help her calm herself.<br /><br />Not even sure if I'm making any sense!<br /><br />NickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-61467906276553074942012-10-09T09:42:04.632-05:002012-10-09T09:42:04.632-05:00Hi Jane! There is TOTALLY light at the end of the ...Hi Jane! There is TOTALLY light at the end of the tunnel. It looks differently for everyone, but improvement is always possible. I'm so glad you're doing something to help Rudy.<br /><br />Also... don't put down your own abilities because you need professional help. Even the big names (like Ken Ramirez) consult with other trainers, and I find that just talking over my current progress and struggles with another trainer really helps clarify things. Plus, having another set of eyes on your dog is so helpful!<br /><br />Good luck and keep me updated! :)Crystal (Thompson) Barrerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-27170429941292277962012-10-05T18:51:13.653-05:002012-10-05T18:51:13.653-05:00Holy, holy typos. Embarrassed I clicked submit bef...Holy, holy typos. Embarrassed I clicked submit before a typo check! JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-60967591358145834112012-10-05T18:50:16.777-05:002012-10-05T18:50:16.777-05:00I really, really love yoour blog. Tomorrow is my R...I really, really love yoour blog. Tomorrow is my Rudy's second "growl class" for reactive dogs with a local positive reinforcement behaviourm and I googled "reactive dog blog" on a whim ... and have been reading your story off and on all day! So nice to know a) there are others who get how I feel and b) that there IS light at the end of the tunnel! So thank you for that!<br /><br />I do practise LRS, though I didn't know that is what it is called! It's just something I started to do naturally that seemed to be the only thing that got Rudy out of his reaction quickly. So he explodes at a biker, I keep staring at him, and he suddenly turns on a dime (like he knows!) and sits and stars at me. And then I ask him to do something (usually lie down and then speak) and then I click, treat, and move on.<br /><br />Clearly I'm no savant because I need professional help, but it's neat to know this is an actual "thing"!<br /><br />JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com