FREE Dog Training Client Instruction and Skills Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client is frustrated because their puppy keeps having accidents despite following a house training schedule. What should you assess first?
Answer: Whether the client is supervising the puppy closely enough between scheduled outings and using confinement appropriately
Gaps in supervision between scheduled outings are the most common reason house training plans fail, as unsupervised puppies have opportunities to make mistakes.
When teaching a client to use negative punishment (removing something the dog wants), which example correctly applies this principle?
Answer: Turning away and withdrawing attention when the dog jumps up
Negative punishment involves removing a desired stimulus (attention) contingent on unwanted behavior (jumping), which decreases the likelihood of that behavior.
A client asks why they should avoid repeating cues multiple times before the dog responds. What is the best explanation?
Answer: Repeating cues teaches the dog that the first instance is irrelevant and only the final repetition predicts consequences
When cues are repeated, dogs learn to wait for multiple repetitions, effectively making the first cue meaningless and degrading the cue-response relationship.
Which strategy should you recommend to a client whose dog resource guards food bowls from family members?
Answer: Implement a structured approach-and-toss program where family members toss high-value treats near the bowl while maintaining a safe distance
The approach-and-toss method changes the dog's emotional response to people approaching by pairing their presence with something even better than what's in the bowl.
A client is teaching loose leash walking but inadvertently moves forward when the dog pulls. How should you coach them to correct this handling error?
Answer: Instruct them to stop all forward motion the instant the leash tightens and only resume when the dog creates slack
Stopping immediately when the leash tightens teaches the dog that pulling never produces forward movement, which is the primary reinforcer for the behavior.
How should you handle a situation where two clients in the same household are using conflicting training methods with their dog?
Answer: Schedule a joint session to align both clients on consistent rules, cues, and reinforcement criteria
Inconsistent rules and methods from different household members confuse the dog and slow progress, so aligning everyone through a joint session is essential.