#08 - Using a distraction as a cue

In this episode, I consider the term "distraction proofing", what
it means, how I feel about it, and some considerations we should
have when training with or for distractions. Before I started this
episode, I didn't like the term "proofing", mostly because it's
something I associate with errors and punishment. Ick. Not my
thing. I prefer to focus on *building* behavior and keeping the
success rate as high as possible and training as error-free as
possible. So typical distraction proofing isn't usually part of
that. But after some uncomfortable introspection, I admit I may
have some room to keep the baby and only throw out the bathwater. I
talk about where we should focus our energy, and how to approach
distractions from a clicker training perspective, particularly the
idea of using the distraction AS a cue itself. For more info,
visit:
http://www.wonderpupstraining.com/blog/podcast-08-using-distraction-cue#.WNBxBhIrLUY