Leash & Obedience Training Flashcards
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A dog consistently pulls ahead on leash whenever it sees another dog. Which management strategy is most effective in the short term while training is ongoing?
Answer: Use a head halter to physically redirect the dog's head
A head halter (e.g., Gentle Leader) redirects the dog's head, reducing pulling force and giving the handler control while counter-conditioning proceeds.
During loose-leash walking, a trainer uses the 'be a tree' method. What does this involve?
Answer: Stopping all forward movement the instant the leash becomes taut
The 'be a tree' method means the handler stops completely and becomes still the moment the leash tightens, teaching the dog that tension stops forward progress.
A dog trained with a choke chain has learned to walk nicely only when wearing it. This is an example of:
Answer: Equipment dependency
Equipment dependency occurs when a dog performs a behavior only in the presence of a specific tool rather than generalizing the behavior across contexts.
Which criterion should a trainer increase LAST when teaching a formal heel position?
Answer: Distractions
Distractions represent the hardest criterion to add and should be introduced only after the dog reliably heels with good duration and positional precision in a low-distraction environment.
A client reports their dog sits on command at home but refuses to sit on leash during walks. The BEST explanation is:
Answer: The behavior has not been generalized to the outdoor environment
Dogs do not automatically generalize trained behaviors across environments; the 'sit' cue must be proofed in multiple locations for reliable outdoor compliance.
When teaching the 'come' cue, why should trainers avoid calling the dog for anything the dog finds unpleasant?
Answer: It can classically condition a negative emotional response to the cue
Pairing 'come' with unpleasant outcomes classically conditions a negative emotional response to the cue, weakening future recall reliability.
A dog on a 6-foot leash constantly zigzags in front of the handler. The FIRST step to correct this is:
Answer: Reinforce the dog heavily for any moment of walking beside the handler
Marking and rewarding any instance of the dog walking beside the handler builds the correct behavior through positive reinforcement before reducing leash length or adding restrictions.