CCTP 4-3 Marker Training

A reward marker is the same thing as a reward.

• true
• false

Punishments don't work in the beginning phases of training because

• Most novice trainers don't have a very good concept of timing when it comes to using rewards or punishments effectively
• Dogs don't like punishments
• Dogs should only be rewarded and never punished
• Punishment is ineffective

_____ are ideal for teaching a dog a new behavior.

• Punishments
• Treats
• Leash "checks"
• Verbal corrections

A reward marker is:

• A reward for the dog
• Something the dog likes and views as rewarding
• A sound that "marks" a behavior and lets a dog know that a reward is coming
• A sound that lets the dog know he or she is offering the wrong behavior

A no-reward marker is:

• A punishment
• A sound that "marks" a behavior and lets a dog know that a reward is coming.
• A sound that lets the dog know that he's offering the wrong behavior and to try another one.
• A form of correction

A word that tells the dog it is okay to break a command or that an exercise is finished is called a _____.

• Release word
• Reward marker
• No-reward marker
• A helper-word

Timing is described as the:

• The time period between when the verbal command is given and when the dog reacts
• The time period between when the dog offers a behavior and when the trainer rewards the dog
• The time period between when the dog offers a behavior and when the trainer marks the behavior
• The time period between when the dog receives a reward and the trainer ask the dog to perform the next command

Poor timing can result in:

• The dog not understanding what the trainer is rewarding the dog for
• Reliable training
• More correct behavioral responses
• Speedy responses

A Clicker is more reliable than spoken words as a reward marker because:

• It is very small and easy to carry around
• The dog naturally associates the click sound with the reward
• It consistently makes the same sound each time it is clicked, regardless of the trainer's mental or emotional state.
• In order to use the clicker, the dog does not have to be taught what it means.

What should you do BEFORE you begin your training session?

• Plan and prepare for what behavior(s) you will be training
• Bath and groom the dog
• Exercise the dog until it is tired
• Feed the dog