Shaping can be very useful in training our dogs: it lets the dogs think for themselves, and make an active  choice to perform. Their hunting instinct is activated, making learning through shaping  fun for even breeds less eager to please! For example terriers or hunting dogs like beagles are happier  to work independently from their handlers. Shaping lets the dog make the call. One definition of shaping is the reinforcement of incremental, cumulative steps that that make up our desired behaviour. This technique can be used in combination with luring and is also related to capturing a behaviour.  As dogs Read more…