concept training: Shape discrimination
Can animals recognize shapes? As Ken Ramirez demonstrates frequently, they can! But why teach shape discrimination? Training an animal to discriminate among different shapes is not only mentally stimulating, but the behavior can be a useful tool for many situations—particularly when there are multiple animals in a training space. By assigning each animal a unique shape, or what Ken calls a “name target,” the animal comes to understand which location to train at, reducing competition and creating a more orderly environment.
In this video, Ken demonstrates how shapes can be placed in specific locations, such as on a chair or a mat, to guide dogs to their correct stations. As you will see in the video, the animals look for their name target and go to that location with confidence. Ken demonstrates how he is able to move the mats to various locations, giving each animal a place in any environment or context!
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