What is important to establish before beginning initial training?

What is important to establish before beginning initial training?

• A. The MWD's "reward drive" and establish primary reward
• B. The kennel's color
• C. The handler's schedule
• D. The weather

Answer: (A)

Before you start initial training, you must identify what motivates the MWD and establish a primary reward you will use consistently. This reward drive sets how hard the dog works and how eagerly it engages with new tasks, while a clearly defined primary reward provides a reliable reinforcer that speeds learning and keeps the dog focused. While logistics like weather or scheduling matter for when and where you train, they don’t establish the motivation or reinforcement that make early training effective.

Before you start initial training, you must identify what motivates the MWD and establish a primary reward you will use consistently. This reward drive sets how hard the dog works and how eagerly it engages with new tasks, while a clearly defined primary reward provides a reliable reinforcer that speeds learning and keeps the dog focused. While logistics like weather or scheduling matter for when and where you train, they don’t establish the motivation or reinforcement that make early training effective.