This lesson is all about Kathy Sdao’s SMARTx50 training protocol – the fastest way I have found to be the fastest and most effective way to improve our dogs’ manners.
What is SMART Training?
SMART stands for See, Mark and Reward Training x 50 (because you’re going to do fifty a day). You’re going to count out 50 small healthy treats (or pieces of dog food), and throughout the day, you’re going to:
See your dog doing something good.
Mark it with something like a “Yes” or “Good” or a clicker
Reinforce your dog with one of the small healthy treats you’ve counted out
I like to give treats for anything I’d like to see my dog do again, things like:
Coming in from outside when called
Laying calmly at my feet
Laying calmly on his dog bed
Not jumping on the counter
Not chasing the cat that walks past
Going to the bathroom outside
Chewing on his bone
Greeting politely
Coming when called
Responding to his name
Anything else the dog does I hope he does again
Why SMART?
As mentioned above, this protocol will help you solve issues at home while improving your skills as a trainer. SMART works because that’s how dogs learn, If something is reinforced, it’s more likely to happen again in the future.
Dog training really is that simple: dogs learn through punishment and reinforcement, just like us.
Training method by Kathy Sdao SMARTx50 training
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