06/17/2026
🎉 Introducing: 💡Training Tip Tuesday💡 🐾
Starting today, we are launching a brand-new weekly series dedicated to making dog training simple, fun, and stress-free. Every single Tuesday, we will bring you actionable tips to improve your training progress.
For our very first , we are covering ✨Marker Words✨.
📸 What is a Marker Word?
Think of a marker word like a camera shutter. It takes a mental snapshot to tell your dog the exact moment they did something right. Dogs live in the moment and they need feedback from you to know if they are doing well.
Picture this - If your dog sits, but it takes you five seconds to grab a treat, they might stand up before they get the food. They end up thinking they got rewarded for standing. A marker word fixes that mix-up by "bridging" the gap between the good behavior and the reward.
Please note, different trainers may use these words slightly differently, and that is completely okay—the key is consistency! Here are the marker words we use at TLC Dog Training to build clear communication with our pups:
1️⃣ "YES!" (The Reward Marker): This marks the exact moment your dog does something well. It means: "You did it perfectly, and a treat is on its way!"
2️⃣ "GOOD" (The Duration Marker): This tells your dog: "You are doing great, keep holding that position!" A treat is optional here, but they must keep doing the task.
3️⃣ "FREE!" (The Release Marker): This is their cue that their job is done and they are free to move out of position.
Now you know what Marker Words are, next week, we'll go over how to use them.
Stay tuned every week for more tips to help your pup succeed. 🐶✨Want hands-on help with your pup? Please reach out to get started!
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