"Pick a method and stick with it!" Sure, thats sound advice. Especially for beginners. But for those of us that want to know why a particular method works or how to overcome and even prevent certain roadblocks or snags from appearing, simply focusing on the "HOW" may not be enough.\nNate Czarnota of Iron Oak Dog Co. joins me to talk about the principles of dog training and how paying attention to learning theory can help you recognize what is actually connecting and driving your dog. Nate is a graduate from the NEPOPO Gold School and has since enjoyed helping teach others how they can have a better trained dog while improving their relationship with the dog by focusing on the "WHY."\nWATCH HERE\n\nA nice well behaved dog that also hunts\n\nPiecing together a training program\n\nBringing concepts and principles to the NAVHDA chapter\n\nFocusing in on the WHY rather than the HOW\n\nAgreeing on the terminology in dog training\n\nUsing "room service" to reward steadiness (Really high drive dog owners listen up!)\n\nHaving your E-collar mean both stop and go!\n\nPrimacy vs recency\n\nForensic dog training\n\nBoth dog and handler BOTH are having fun\n\nTeach first. Add pressure second. Clarity begets compliance.\n\nNePoPo. Pressure predicts a reward!\n\nSequencing and classical conditioning\n\nReward structures and "The Talent Code"\n\nMake them work for it!\n\nA dopamine dog vs an endorphin dog\n\nReward variability and the dog anticipating the pattern\n\nThe power of the ritual\n\n"Kicking splinters" and fighting to stay in behavior!\n\n\nShow References:\nNate's NePoPo Seminar\nNePoPo\nDaniel Coyle "The Talent Code"\nAndrew Huberman "Maximize Dopamine"\n-\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply | Check out their Online Courses and Use Code GDIY to save 15%\n\nonX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%\nUpland Gun Company | Midwest Double Gun Classic\n-\nOther Partners:\nBPro Kennels\nEukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20]\nBird Dog Society\n-\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices