KPA CTP Lori Chamberland’s border collie, Blink, has been an enthusiastic tugger since he was a pup. In this video, Lori demonstrates how she capitalizes on Blink’s passion for tug by using it as a reinforcer in her training sessions. Note how Lori keeps the interactions short before asking for the next behavior, maintaining Blinks excitement and enjoyment.

If you are interested in learning more about using toys, and other natural and novel reinforcers, as part of your training strategy, check out Ken Ramirez’s Smart Reinforcement course. The online course includes up to 4.5 hours of 1:1 support from Ken through email, video review, or the online classroom discussion forum!