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Do I need more than one marker cue?
Should I toss the treat or deliver it straight to the mouth?
How do I get my dog from one place to another during a training session?
Why does my dog try to bite my fingernails while I deliver?
Why does my dog offer unwanted behaviors during shaping?
If you’ve asked these questions, you’re not alone!
I have heard these questions many times! I decided to create a course that will give you not just answers but practical exercises to help clean up your training skills and make them more fluent!
This is Carol and Sweep’s video before and after this course – look at the change with this stand!!!
But don’t just listen to me! Read this review by my former student Carolina Sixt:
“Wow! I mean seriously wow! This is the second course I take with Tromplo and there will hopefully be many more to come
Who even knew there was just so much to learn and to consider to make your training sessions as successful as possible and thus also more enjoyable and less frustrating for both you and your dog?! I found both the written lectures and the videos highly informative, and it was easy to implement at home. With every feedback I got for the videos I sent in, my understanding and my skills as a trainer have increased. Not only that, but it was a pleasure all along, and the homework sometimes was very thought-provoking. The site is very well-structured and user-friendly; feedback is fast and always meticulous, with suggestions for your next session, so no matter your level, you will improve. I believe that most dog owners would benefit from this course, and since you can do it anywhere, anytime as long as you have an internet connection, it really is super convenient =)”
Clarity is reinforcing, but very often we underestimate the power of delivery patterns that are crucial in setting up training for success.
In this six-week self-paced course, you will get all the necessary resources to improve your skills, and the content of the course will stay with you for a lifetime!
In this course, we focus on:
- Mechanics of positive reinforcement
- Delivery protocols
- Use of marker cues
- Clarity in the learning cycle
- Transport and breaks
When used strategically, positive reinforcement provides a way to communicate clearly with a dog. In a good relationship, communication never stops.
By reinforcing, we talk to the dog and simultaneously learn to listen. Understanding the reinforcement process can improve the relationship between humans and dogs. If we have knowledge of the way dogs learn, we can build mutual understanding.
Since reinforcement fluctuates in value, it is crucial to know what is reinforcing for our learner at any given moment. Because reinforcement is a dynamic process, it changes quickly; what is the highest value reinforcement, like chicken treats, one moment can become less important than a ball just a few minutes later.
If we understand the science behind behavior, we are more likely to understand our learners. We will be less prone to label our learners and more willing to communicate with them using appropriate tools.
Who will be your instructor?
My name is Agnieszka Janarek, and I am the founder of Tromplo, and my academic background is in Applied Behavior Analysis. I aim to bridge the gap between science and practice, teaching my students how to apply scientific knowledge to real-world scenarios. My goal is to dispel myths and rely on reliable education based on scientific and ethical principles in the animal training world. I have helped hundreds of students build a better relationship with their dogs!
Join me to refine your skills, deepen your understanding of reinforcement, and watch your communication with your dog flourish!
This course used to be called “R+” on old Tromplo website!
Course Testimonials
Wow! I mean seriously wow! This is the second course I take with Tromplo and there will hopefully be many more to come 😀 Who even knew there was just so much to learn and to consider to make your training sessions as successful as possible and thus also more enjoyable and less frustrating for both you and your dog?!
I found both the written lectures and the videos highly informative and it was easy to implement at home and with every feedback I got for the videos I sent in my understanding and my skills as a trainer have increased. Not only that, but it was a pleasure all along and the homework sometimes was very thought provoking.
The site is very well structured and userfriendly, feedback is fast and always meticulous, with suggestions for your next session, so no matter your level you will improve.
I believe that most dog owners would benefit from this course and since you can do it anywhere anytime as long as you have an internetconnection it really is superconvenient =)
October 19, 2024