BAT Dog Training

B.A.TB.A.T

Behavioral Adjustment Training Behavioral Adjustment Training developed by Grisha Stewartdeveloped by Grisha Stewart

OverviewOverview

Uses functional rewards as a way to provide Uses functional rewards as a way to provide information to the doginformation to the dog Functional reward is a reward based on what the dog wants or Functional reward is a reward based on what the dog wants or

needs at that momentneeds at that moment

Example:Example: Dog A has exhibited aggression to other dogs. Dog A has Dog A has exhibited aggression to other dogs. Dog A has

learned that if it exhibits aggression it can make the other dog learned that if it exhibits aggression it can make the other dog go away. Ultimately Dog A wants Dog B to go away. go away. Ultimately Dog A wants Dog B to go away. Therefore the functional reward is for distance from Dog B.Therefore the functional reward is for distance from Dog B.

Also uses bonus rewards (i.e. a treat or ball)Also uses bonus rewards (i.e. a treat or ball)

B.A.T. ProgramB.A.T. Program

There are 6 basic steps to the program.There are 6 basic steps to the program. They are explained in detail on the slides They are explained in detail on the slides

that follow.that follow.

Step 1Step 1

Figure out what the functional reward is Figure out what the functional reward is for the dogfor the dog Most often it is distance to the triggerMost often it is distance to the trigger

Step 2Step 2

Expose the dog to a subtle version of the Expose the dog to a subtle version of the trigger (i.e. another dog)trigger (i.e. another dog) You do not want the dog to go over thresholdYou do not want the dog to go over threshold

Step 3Step 3

Wait for the dog to make a good choice such Wait for the dog to make a good choice such as looking at the trigger and looking away, as looking at the trigger and looking away, sniffing the ground, or to stop pulling on the sniffing the ground, or to stop pulling on the leashleash

Step 4Step 4

Mark the behavior with the click of the Mark the behavior with the click of the clickerclicker

Step 5Step 5

Grant access to the functional reward Grant access to the functional reward (i.e. distance)(i.e. distance)

Step 6Step 6

Give bonus reward such as a treatGive bonus reward such as a treat

B.A.T. in PracticeB.A.T. in Practice

You would have Dog B stationary several You would have Dog B stationary several feet away (the distance depends on the feet away (the distance depends on the dog). Dog A approaches Dog B until Dog dog). Dog A approaches Dog B until Dog A notices Dog B. Stop and wait for Dog A notices Dog B. Stop and wait for Dog A to make a good choice. Click and A to make a good choice. Click and walk/jog away from Dog B. Once about walk/jog away from Dog B. Once about 10 feet away from other dog offer bonus 10 feet away from other dog offer bonus reward.reward.

Any questions?Any questions?

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