Why We Use Prey Drive To Build Motivation
Building drive and motivation in training is sometimes an elusive goal for pet dog owners. Fortunately, it’s easier than you might think to do. The secret is to tap into more than just hunger drive, and appeal to elements of prey drive to crank up a dog’s willingness (and satisfaction) to work.
IN THIS POST, Ian Stone answers a question several viewers had about our last post where we explored the Engagement Game to do just this.
Specifically, the question was, “Could you elaborate on why letting the dog come into the reward is different and more beneficial than offering the food once you’ve marked? I don’t understand the difference.”
GREAT QUESTION!
It’s all about layering Prey Drive on top of Hunger Drive and making the act of acquiring the reward just as interesting as earning it.
Watch the video, and drop a comment about your thoughts. Also, share with us how it’s been working for you in your training!
RELATED MATERIAL
Our Coffee & Quarantine post about Dominance
Our post about Modular Reward Events
