08/17/2026
Teaching Khaos to SPEAK 🗣️ & PUSH BUTTONS 🐾 | Communication Training
The goal is to teach Khaos that his actions can intentionally communicate something: hear the cue → perform the behavior → press the correct button → receive reinforcement.
For the button work, start with one button and one meaning so he doesn’t get overwhelmed. Reward any intentional interaction with it at first, then gradually require an actual paw/nose press before rewarding. Once he understands that pressing the button produces a result, you can begin adding additional words.
For “Speak,” capture a natural bark, immediately mark it with your marker word/clicker, say “Speak,” and reward. As he makes the connection, begin giving the verbal cue before the bark. Keep the sessions short and end while Khaos is still engaged.
This is more than a trick—it’s teaching cause and effect, problem-solving, engagement, and intentional communication.