As a positive reinforcement-based dog trainer, I use transfer of value in dog training when shaping amazing behaviors for dogs, including for a fantastic retrieve. But what if there does not seem to be anything a dog finds reinforcing in the first place? Enter Bella, a German Shepherd whose person wanted to train her to retrieve without using a force fetch. Now, Bella seemed only to have one thing she enjoyed, which was bubbles, so the first thing we did was create a transfer of value from bubbles to treats. This short case study video explains that transfer of value, and it’s something everyone can do.

🐾Key Dog-Training Points:

00:00 Transfer of Value Case Study with Susan Garrett.
00:18 German Shepherd, Bella, learning to retrieve.
00:53 Find something your dog values
01:27 Your dog's emotions are important.    • Why Your Dog’s Emotions Are A Critica...  
02:04 Target stick training.
03:02 Shaping in dog training and the transfer of value.
05:00 Use the value of what your dog loves to your advantage.
05:38 Without a marker, there is no reinforcement.
06:50 Get off the linear path and outside of the box.

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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

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