Dog Training
Common reward for dog training
What is dog treats?
Deliberate blinking from a cat that means trust and affection
What is a kitty kiss or slow blink?
Hold your palm open facing the pet
What is stay?
Fuzzy green ball used for games of fetch
What is tennis ball?
High pitched, mechanical device used by trainers that makes a click sound
What is a clicker?
A cat thumping its tail quickly as a warning
What is give it space/stop interacting?
Point your finger downward
What is down?
Accessory worn around a pet's neck for safety and identification
What is a collar?
Safety command where a dog returns to their owner after hearing their name called or a whistle blown
What is recall?
Specific resting position where a cat resembles a food item
What is loafing?
Sweep your hand up with an open palm facing up
What is sit?
Alternative to a collar that goes around a pet's torso, used when walking them
What is a harness?
Term for training concept where you associate a neutral stimulus (clicking sound) with a consequence (a treat)
What is classical conditioning?
When a cat is frightened, its tail and fur along its back does this
What is fluff out/puff up?
Point to mat, crate, or gate
What is go to place?
Herb that is put in cat toys to push them into a state of relaxation or energizing playtime
What is catnip?
Term for a training concept where you pair a dog's negative response to a trigger (crowds) into a positive response using rewards (treats)
What is counter conditioning?
Term for when a cat flattens its ears against his head
What is airplane ears?
Open and closing of the fist during playtime
What is drop it?
Mat or plastic bowl with hidden compartments, grooves, or felt flaps that forces a pet to find the food with their nose
What is puzzle feeder/snuffle mat?