🔟 Ways to Adjust the Antecedent for Success
Pick the right environment – Start in a quiet, low-distraction area before moving to busier places.
Control the space – Use barriers, gates, or leashes to prevent your dog from practicing unwanted behaviors.
Manage energy levels – Do a short sniff walk or play session before training to take the edge off excess energy.
Have rewards ready – Keep treats, toys, or other reinforcers close at hand to reinforce the right choices quickly.
Remove temptations – Put away items that might distract your dog (like socks, shoes, or food on the counter).
Set clear expectations – Use cues your dog already knows to get them into a calmer starting point (sit, mat, hand target).
Use distance – Stay far enough away from triggers (dogs, people, cars, etc.) to keep your dog under threshold.
Change the timing – Train when your dog is naturally calmer (after a potty break, not right before mealtime).
Support with equipment – Use a harness, long line, or mat to give structure and safety while learning.
Mind your mindset – Enter the session calm, clear, and patient—your dog feeds off your energy!
Pick the right environment – Start in a quiet, low-distraction area before moving to busier places.
Control the space – Use barriers, gates, or leashes to prevent your dog from practicing unwanted behaviors.
Manage energy levels – Do a short sniff walk or play session before training to take the edge off excess energy.
Have rewards ready – Keep treats, toys, or other reinforcers close at hand to reinforce the right choices quickly.
Remove temptations – Put away items that might distract your dog (like socks, shoes, or food on the counter).
Set clear expectations – Use cues your dog already knows to get them into a calmer starting point (sit, mat, hand target).
Use distance – Stay far enough away from triggers (dogs, people, cars, etc.) to keep your dog under threshold.
Change the timing – Train when your dog is naturally calmer (after a potty break, not right before mealtime).
Support with equipment – Use a harness, long line, or mat to give structure and safety while learning.
✨ Remember: Puppy nipping isn’t “bad behavior”—it’s communication. By changing the antecedent, you help your puppy learn safe, calm ways to interact.
👉 Want more support on turning struggles like nipping into strengths? Check out our Turning Struggles Into Strengths Membership where we break down the ABC’s of Dog Training with real-life examples you can use today.
🐾 Live Dog Training Workshop – Anticipating Antecedents 🐾
✨ In this workshop, we’ll dive into:
✅ Understanding antecedents (what happens before a behavior)
✅ Setting your pup up for success with the right environment, tools, and timing
✅ Practical strategies for common puppy struggles (nipping, leash chaos, food frenzy!)
✅ How YOUR emotions play a role in training
✅ Adapting your plan as your dog grows into adolescence
📅 When: Sunday, Sept 8th at 11 AM Central
📍 Where: Live on Zoom
🎟️ How to Join: Anticipating Antecedents Workshop
Meeting ID: 878 6299 6242
Passcode: S2Sseries
💬 Don’t miss this chance to get support, ask questions, and strengthen your bond with your pup.
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