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Podcast: The Canine Paradigm
Episode: Episode 327: Revisiting shaping and free shaping in dogs
Description: In this episode of The Canine Paradigm, we revisit one of our favourite topics: shaping behaviours. As a fundamental part of learning and training, shaping plays a crucial role in helping dogs understand and perform desired behaviours.
This time, we dive deeper into some of the concepts and debates surrounding shaping, including the often-discussed distinction between shaping and free shaping. What are the differences? When is one approach more effective than the other? We also discuss the practical applications of these methods and how they influence learning for both dogs and their handlers.
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