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Impulse Control Game (Patreon)

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2021-03-13 13:43:25
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Hey Everyone! 

I wanted to post this impulse control game (older video) as a preface to some work I'm doing with Osa, as well as some reverse luring work I'm doing with my own two dogs, Jake and Whip. I'll be building on this simple game to get duration behavior in behaviors like hold, nose touch, chin, etc. Have a watch and keep your eyes out for more videos on how to use this technique to not only get impulse control even in young puppies, but also duration behaviors going forward! 

Also, please note that I'm likely going to have to go to NYC for an event on March 29th (our original Q&A date) so I'll be moving the live Q&A to 5pm on Thursday March 25th. Hope that works with everyone's schedule! If not, no worries, it will be recorded! Submit your questions if you have them! 

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Impulse Control Game (It's Your choice, Zen Dog, Clam Shell type game)

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Brea Hogenkamp

Trying this rn will keep updated :) okay so its working so far he's not backing up and I have to keep moving my finger to my face as like I'm pointing to my face for him to look at me but he keeps getting a little frustrated if I don't just give to him he turns his head away from me as he lays down [tried doing standing but he just laid down] he is looking away from treat though

Burichan2

I just started working on touch, tips for how to help them not get confused between whether they are playing the touch game or the impulse control game?

DOGGY•U
>>106082770

Hi Burichan! If your dog is struggling to understand the difference, I would make sure your hand starts in the open position for impulse control - hand open with food in it. Alternatively, you can make sure your touch hand looks nothing like your IYC hand. You could do this by making touch an open palm, or two fingers. That should help with distinguishing for your dog.

Kate Farrell

You mentioned counter surfing which is a problem for us. (Full disclosure: a bit part of this problem is my dear children who are still learning where to put dirty dishes!) But, on the doggy end, how would you modify this to help a dog learn not to counter surf?

DOGGY•U
>>132604812

So basically, you want to train the behavior on the ground, then on a low coffee table, then on the counter. But you'll start varying your distance from the food, and instead feed from your treat pouch, and not off the table. Then generalize to other types of food like a sandwich/plate. You'll also want to create a management plan for your kiddos, like gating off the kitchen so that you can manage the problem while you train for it, as every time they get to the yummy plates, you set yourself back a bit in training. Hope that helps!

Kate Farrell

Good point!! Having kids is great and also really hard. I also own a business, so I get that too! Have a great week :-)

Paul Hill

I’ve been working with my SDIT (miniature dachshund) and she caught on really quickly but soon began backing up and barking. I stopped immediately because we’ve worked so hard on her vocalizations. How should I proceed ?

DOGGY•U
>>164162872

Vocalization is typically frustration. Reinforce sooner, even before the backup to keep vocalization out of the training loop. Keep sessions short as well.

The Woof Pack

Ah this is great! I'm fostering a 3-4 year old Cocker Spaniel who just gave birth 2 days ago. But she has horrible manners when it comes to table food! She actually refused to eat dog food for 2 days when I got her and I had to put the dog food on my plate, pretend to eat it and then hand it to her to eat! lol She's eating dog food now but not before she scours the house for any crumbs. No food can be left within reach of her and she begs and will get as close as possible to the food. 😓 I have a home lined up for her once her puppies are 8 weeks but I'd love to teach her some manners for her new home!

DOGGY•U
>>55520106

yes!! this is a wonderful exercise for teaching impulse control! Let me know how it goes! :)