Make Dog Training Easy! Quick Guide To Antecedent Arrangements

Recently, a professional dog trainer told me her favorite Shaped by Dog episode is 16, where I explain the simple concept of “antecedent arrangements” as one of the most effective, animal behavior science solutions to ANY dog training problem. Although it’s an all-time favorite of my students and dog training professionals, it’s a hidden gem to the general public. So, I’m revisiting the topic of how to increase brilliant dog behavior – while decreasing undesired ones – with one easy focus shift. As my mentor, Bob Bailey, says, “When dog training is right, it’s easy.” Enjoy this game changer!

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🐾 Key Episode Moments:
00:00 Antecedent Arrangements in Dog Training Explained
01:06 How to increase good dog behaviors.
01:44 The A.B.C.’s of how animals learn behavior.
02:14 All reinforced behaviors grow for better or worse.
03:00 Don’t focus on consequences when ‘fixing’ dog behaviors.
03:49 Focus on what happens before the behavior.
04:29 Antecedent arrangements in a dog’s daily life.
04:55 A dog responding to cues anytime, anywhere.
06:26 Influences on a dog’s behavior.
07:08 Remove triggers to unwanted behavior.
09:34 Sensory stimuli get attached to dog behaviors.
10:08 Train dogs at different times in different environments to generalize behavior.
10:27 Vary your dog’s daily routine.
11:37 Motivators, distractions and emotional states when cueing a dog’s behavior.
12:30 Training Example: Stop counter surfing with antecedent arrangements.
12:39 Play “ItsYerChoice” so dogs make great behavior decisions.
14:21 Play Crate Games to make undesired behaviors “incompatible.”
15:02 What “Hot Zones” are and how they help your dog choose wisely.
16:14 Alter the environment to make good choices easy or your dog.
17:00 “When dog training is right, it’s easy.” - Bob Bailey

Learn How To Play ItsYerChoice: https://dogsthat.com/y/iycsummit
Get Crate Games Online: https://dogsthat.com/y/crategames

Resources
1. Podcast Episode 37: Dog Training as a Career -    • Dog Training as a Career #37  
2. Podcast Episode 16: The Thing Before Your Dog’s Thing -    • The Thing Before Your Dog's Thing #16  
3. Podcast Episode 68: 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know -    • 3 Easy Tricks Every Dog Should Know #68  
4. Podcast Episode 33: How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?! -    • How Do I Stop My Dog Counter Surfing?...  
6. Podcast Episode 202: Getting A Happy Well Behaved Dog With The ABCs Of Training -    • Getting A Happy Well Behaved Dog With...  
7. Podcast Episode 205: The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For Dogs And Why You Need To Know -    • The Hidden World Of Reinforcement For...  
8. Podcast Episode 59: Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Your Dog -    • Why Your Treats Aren’t Working for Yo...  
9. Podcast Episode 121: How To Stop Dogs Jumping Up On People -    • How To Stop Dogs Jumping Up On People...  
10. YouTube Short: 19 Week Old Prophet’s Selfie Trick -    • Prophet is 19 weeks old today and LOV...  
11. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) -    • Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Eas...  
12. YouTube Playlist: The Emotional State of Dogs with Susan Garrett -    • The Emotional State of Dogs with Susa...  
13. Podcast Episode 144: Teach Your Dog To Listen No Matter What… Even If You Think They Are Stubborn -    • Teach Your Dog To Listen No Matter Wh...  
14. Blog Post: Built In Dog Crates For Home Decor - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/20...

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