What Is Positive Dog Training?

Let us look into how you can train your Bichon Frise in a positive way.

Positive dog training was pioneered by two scientists: Ivan Pavlov and B.F. Skinner. You have probably heard of Pavlov, if not Skinner, due to his famous experiment where he trained a dog to salivate at the sound of a ringing bell.

The idea behind positive training for dogs is similar to that for humans. It is all about conditioning and learned behaviors. The crux in either case is the association of reward and “positive outcome” with performance of the desired behavior.

Some core beliefs of the positive approach:

*Learning occurs through association and repetition

*Behavior that is rewarded is likely to be repeated.

*Behavior that is ignored (e.g. not reinforced positively or negatively)
tends to stop.

*Variable reinforcement can be used to direct the appropriate
response in situations which appear globally similar, but differ on the
detail level (e.g. playing with old tennis shoes, but leaving dress shoes
alone)

Through positive training, dogs learn to enjoy obeying commands and associate them with rewards of treats, affection, praise and love. The bond between dog and owner is based on trust, patience and respect.

Positive trainers do not believe in hitting, yelling or punishing dogs towards compliance. They consider such tactics, firstly, to be detrimental to the dog. Second, such techniques run counter to conditioning theory.

If a dog is motivated by attention, then even negative attention works to reinforce behavior. The problem is that negative attention is always given when the dog performs the exact behavior you don't want, and this only reinforces the unwanted behavior.

Positive dog trained is a superbly behaved and delightful companion.

The video clip shows how this positive training is done by Ric on Jilli. see her other video on Jilli Plays Poker

Happy training your pooch

Mistyblue

As They Enter The World

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Jilli New Tricks

Recall of wet pet food made by Menu Food including of Iams and Eukanuba

pet owners are concerned that the pet foods in their cupboards could be unsuitable for their pets consumption after millions of dog and cat foods sold at retail shops were recalled by Menu Foods, the Ontario based company that manufactures the dog and cat foods. An undisclosed number of dogs and cats was reported of vomiting and kidney failure after eating the affected pet food. No clear evidence has so far been made to show the link between the pet foods and those affected animals so the search continues as FDA is called in to investigate. the pet foods recalled are the cuts and gravy style food, basically chunks of meat in gravy sold in cans and foil pouches sold in the US, Cananda and Mexico. Pet foods sold under Iams and enkanuba brands are also withdrawn from market.

mistyblue

BICHON FRISE THROWS TANTRUM

Bichon Frise is a charming dog as pet but you need to adjust to certain life routines as this particular breed do need attention.

I find the dog sturdy and fast. I tried some short sprints like a hundred yard and bichon frise is always winner, well ahead.

Still Bichon frise dog likes to take walks, sometimes demanding by scratching for a favour, other times looking with that curious set of eyes waiting for an answer to their plea. So if you are the type that stays home all time it is not wise to keep bichon frise.

Or that there is no one at home whole day, it spells trouble , big trouble. when bichon frise is left all alone, it may show its tantrums by chewing your favourite cushion, furniture or pooh pooh onto your sofa, and if allowed to wander into the bedroom you wont be surprised it soils your bed! ...what a naughty thing to do!!! well if you had given your time to regular walks bichon frise is generally well behaved.

i have had my experience

mistyblue

adorable bichonfrise puppies

One Eyed Bichon Frise Dog

'festive' was borned in my kennel whiteville a normal bichon frise with 2 lovely eyes. it was at the age of 10 he developed glaucoma in his right eye. when the situation got worse, the veterinary recommended that the swollen eye be removed. he became a one eye bichon frise for another 3 years before he died of old age.

tried closing one of my eyes and go through what 'festive' went through. it is not comfortable at all loosing the three dimensional aspect of things in front. tried climbing the stairs ....just too hard. yet 'festive' climbed 3 floors every morning to greet me. he is heck of a friend. on reflection, it is less painful than having the swollen eyes pressing against his optic nerves. he got used to the one eyed, adaptable as ever.

he was borned in a litter of four. the mother is an australian pedigreed bichon frise and she is on the left side of the picture. which one is 'festive' ? i dont remember and i cannot differentiate. it is one of those shots taken candidly, at the command of 'all go up' and the mother and four puppies jumped up to the bench. snapped the picture and they went down. now i cant even guess which is 'festive' as the four look quite alike, chips of the old block. neither can i tell who is festive when all four were about 2 months

'festive' is a happy dog with thick curly white hairs. he is a devoted dog, curious and playful and never get into troubles. he is the gentliest of all dogs, barks only when neccesary and he never mark his territory to compete with the other males. he is always there to please, cheerful and adorable, an ideal dog for any family.

i remember you 'festive', always.
mistyblue / in memory of festival of whiteville