Hornsby Dog Training Club Inc
Affiliated with Dogs NSW
Classes have been cancelled for today - 30 March 2025 due to adverse ground conditions and wet weather.
Our next Introductory class is at 2pm on 13 April 2025 for both Adult and Puppies.
Please see our Facebook page for updates.
THE POST
The Post is the official newsletter of Hornsby Dog Training Club and is published five times a year. Our editor is always on the lookout for any contributions.
Please forward all articles, letters and comment to: thepost@live.com.au
Other Articles of Interest
The following articles have been written by Peta Clarke. Click on the article name to download the article:
Building Bridges
How animals feel about their training plays a big part in how their learning proceeds and ultimately the behaviour we end up with.
DOWNLOAD [PDF: 55 KB]
Learning Theory: The Premack Principle
The Premack Principle of some behaviours acting as reinforcement for other behaviours explained and how it can be applied to dog training.
DOWNLOAD [PDF: 157 KB]
The Devil in the Details
The power of positive reinforcement when training your dog.
DOWNLOAD [PDF: 70 KB]
Intelligence Isn't Everything
Understanding how species differences effect learning.
DOWNLOAD [PDF: 108 KB]