Your new puppy is constantly learning even when you are not "training". This being said, we need to be aware of the behaviours we reinforce especially those behaviours we humans tend to inadvertently reinforce. Every behaviour your new puppy repeats is due to the reinforcement history. Reinforcement meaning "reward" or "payment". The rewards can be from you, your friends, the environment or even internal (the dog just enjoys watching you eat or loves to hear himself bark). Your puppy will automatically repeat behaviours that have been paid with something he likes (treats, attention, playtime, walks etc.). It's science!! So, as new puppy owners, you need to be aware of behaviours you may be accidentally reinforcing. Jumping up is a huge behaviour problem we see regularly in classes. Why? Because when puppies are tiny and jumping up on us, we love it!! We give them plenty of attention resulting in a strong reinforcement history. The more a behaviour is paid, the stronger it becomes!!
It is important for all pet owners to understand how critical training and socialization is in preventing predictable behaviours and temperament problems.
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