There are two types of behaviours that you want your dog to be able to offer as a pet dog owner, these are:
- Default behaviours: behaviours that have such a strong association or are so well rewarded that the dog does it automatically, without their owner’s constant input. Behaviours that work best as a default are “On Your Mat” and Sit or Down.
- Creative Behaviours: When we reward behaviours that a dog offers, for no real other reason that rewarding creativity – we begin building a strong bond with our dog – we are more random with equals more interesting and exciting. These behaviours can become tricks – or just a fun game with your dog.
