How A Dog's Name Is Used

We often use our dog’s name in a way that doesn’t quite encourage it to respond – we use its name as a verbal reprimand when the dog has misbehaved; we repeat it over and over again, essentially teaching the dog to tune out our nagging voice. If we want to build a quick response and get our dog’s undivided attention when we call their name, the dog’s name must always be associated with something rewarding.

Kang Nee, a certified professional dog trainer with a PhD in Zoology, works with us and the dogs in our shelter. Under her Canine Education programme, she works with our volunteers and helps us train our dogs so they can better adapt to their environment.

Canine Education @ SPCA Life Skill #2: How A Dog’s Name Is Used.

Watch as Kiyo (Kang Nee’s dog whom she adopted from us 5 years ago) demonstrates the practical applications of having learnt his name the positive way. Note that Kiyo receives his reward only after he has made the correct choice; the reward wasn’t used as a bribe to get his attention.

http://youtu.be/0TdvyLNVC5Q



The practical application of your dog knowing its name, especially in public areas. Kiyo demonstrates a couple of scenarios.

Source: http://youtu.be/0TdvyLNVC5Q

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