CCTP 4-2 Training 2

A training philosophy is:

• A set of guidelines for trainers so that every animal can be trained with the same training method
• A set of rules governing the humane treatment of animals.
• A set of values, beliefs, and ways of thinking adopted by animal trainers
• A set of values, beliefs, and ways of thinking that trainers need to memorize to ensure that all animals will be trained

Shaping is a method of training that is defined by:

• Force and coercion
• Successive approximations
• Physically putting the dog into position
• Luring the dog into different "shapes"

Leaving a dog on a fixed reinforcement schedule will increase training reliability.

• true
• false

Putting a dog on a variable reinforcement schedule will reinforce training behaviors.

• true
• false

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of beginning dog training using positive reinforcement?

• It forces the dog to do what the trainer wants it to do
• It works for most dogs
• It is non-intrusive to the dog's space or physical state
• It encourages and motivates the dog to want to work with the trainer, rather than being forced to work for the trainer

Which of the following is NOT a reason why food rewards are ideal for training:

• Dogs are scavengers by nature, and therefore most dogs respond well to food as a motivator.
• Small food treats can be carried and dispensed easily and quickly by the trainer.
• Offering food is non-coercive so trainers are not putting themselves in any danger by offering treats.
• Like all training tools, they can become a crutch if the food lure is not faded within the first training session of learning a new behavior

Why is reward-based training recommended for novice trainers?

• People are naturally inclined to train dogs with rewards
• There is never a need to punish a dog for a behavior
• Reward-based training makes the training experience fun and less stressful for both dog and handler.
• Reward based training works on every dog in the world

Back-chaining is a training technique used to:

• Teach a dog to touch a specific spot with a specific part of its body.
• Use a chain to maneuver a dog into a position.
• Train a complex action by breaking it up into smaller parts and working from the last part to the 1st part.
• Chaining dogs together to get them used to one another

Treats are recommended to be used as a motivator for all dogs EXCEPT:

• Treat-hounds; dogs that are obsessed and overly-focused on rewards
• Puppies under 12 months of age
• Aggressive dogs that have been abused in the past.
• Shy or fearful dogs

Games and toys are good motivators for training which type of exercises;

• Stationary exercises such as sit, down, and stay
• Calming exercises such as teaching the dog to settle down or go to a designated place and lay down
• Moving exercises such as recalls, send-outs, and heels
• Classroom and group exercises