Science:Natural Sciences
In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Simone Mueller about Predation Substitute Training.
Science Highlight: Performance of Pugs, German Shepherds, and Greyhounds (Canis lupus familiaris) on an odor-discrimination task
What is predation substitute training?
- A force free protocol to stop predatory chasing.
What are the steps?
- Management/prevention: stay in contact with the dog while out, keep the dog on-path, perimeter training
- Tools: calmness around wildlife, so the dog can still think and perform alternative behavior (stand and watch). The deal is you can stand/watch but not chase. All parts of predatory sequence are inherently reinforcing, so we can allow them to eye/stalk without chase/bite
- Alternative reinforcement, outlet through predation games
- Interrupter (recall)
What are the first signs of predation?
- Observing - there is no trigger yet, but they are looking for one. This is the time to get involved.
- Stalking - they are focused on the prey, tense and arrow shaped body language, creeping forward
- Chase - high level of arousal, hard to train anything here
- Capture & consume - ideally you will never get to this point
Links Mentioned in the Episode: None
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