Do As I Do 2nd Edition: Using Social Learning to Train Dogs

Train dog based on social learning ? Yes!

Recent research suggests that dogs can engage in social learning which includes the ability to observe the actions of other dogs and imitate them to learn new behaviors. The big news for dog trainers is that author Claudia Fugazza and her colleagues in Europe have discovered that dogs can also imitate people. This natural skill can be used to teach dogs new behaviors using the Do As I Do protocol presented in this book-video combination. The Do As I Do method is particularly useful in working with service dogs and canine athletes who must masters skills such as ringing a bell, jumping over a hurdle, spinning and dozens more.

© 2024 Dogwise Publishing (E-bog): 9781617812934

Release date

E-bog: 1. maj 2024