Module 05: Dog Psychology and Conditioning Methods

Objectives Dog psychology Setting limits and boundaries Classical conditioning Operant conditioning Training for command response 5.1 Introduction Good training is based on your understanding of canine psychology. Dogs are essentially social pack animals that need a pack leader to lead and define them. A successful dog trainer knows that he or she must work along with a dog’s instincts and not against them, for the best results. All dog training methods, regardl...