Nate Schoemer Dog Training Podcast Ep. 29 - From Novice to Pro: Dog Training Q&A with Nate Schoemer
Apr 28, 2025
Live Q&A covering course structure and the best order to follow for fast progress. Practical demos on food handling, luring, leash pressure, and timing of corrections. Tips on markers, adding verbal cues, spacing rewards, and proofing in real environments. Guidance on remote collar use, reactivity handling, grooming desensitization, and introducing scent detection.
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Training Often Solves Behavior Problems
- Behavioral and obedience problems overlap and training often resolves many behavioral issues.
- A good trainer should be able to handle both obedience and behavioral problems using core handling skills.
Give The Answer And Release Pressure Fast
- Teach negative reinforcement by giving the dog the answer and immediately removing pressure on compliance.
- Always turn pressure off the instant the dog performs the requested behavior to avoid confusion.
Proof By Gradual Environmental Steps
- Proof behaviors by gradually increasing environment difficulty (distance, duration, distraction).
- Start easy and scale difficulty only when the dog reliably performs at the current level.
