ok, so i "get" the concept of positive training methods. i "get" that you treat the dog when you get the behavior you want. i also "get" that you correct the bad behavior, then treat, when the dog does the "right one".
this is related to the puppy habit of excited "nipping" (an especially difficult behavior in the white furball -- at least relative to what i remember from the red furball). sumo hasnt quite figured out, it's ok with chibi, it's NOT ok with people (and/or their clothes).
most training manuals state, that you correct and say "no", or "ouch!" and remove your hand and look away/ignore/don't give attention to the behavior. then "treat" the dog when they release or stop.
this is the strategy recommended for most other things/behaviors you want (and/or dont want).
here's my question: how do i always have a doggie treat with me at all times (because you never know when such behavior is going to happen)?
im not going to walk around with a trainers hip bag of goodies with me. the crackhead dogs will never leave me alone. i cant go "get" a treat when it happens, by that time, the usefulness of the "association between events" will be gone. yes, i know you put them in strategic areas (e.g. peep/poop times), and you also setup specific times to do training (duh!), but, correcting nipping is a connundrum :)
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A suggestion. You don't have to use treats. I often just use verbal praise (saying "good boy!" in an upbeat tone) when I don't have treats and petting.
yep, thanks! we've been doing that...to quote the munchkin when i asked her what she gives the doggies when they do tricks for her and she has no treats..."oh, they get LOOOOOOOOVE"
ive just been enjoying the training guide's standard line, "treat them", like i always have treats handy everyplace i go :)
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