04/09/2025
I use alot of capturing in our Puppy Pre School course.
I often describe it as taking a photo of the behaviour you like. However, that camera click is replaced by the click of a clicker or a marker word and then the behaviour is reinforced.
Alternatively you can just use a cue word at the exact time the behaviour happens and follow with verbal praise.
After many repetitions the dog will associate the word with the behaviour. (Pavlov's great discovery)
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