SMART x 50 Dog Training Method | Pupford

SMART x 50 is an extremely simple and powerful dog training technique that will help you improve your dog's behavior.

This method "forces" you as the pup parent to capture and reward naturally occurring good behaviors.

The acronym of SMART stands for See, Mark, And, Reward, Training. SMART.

WHO CREATED THE SMART x 50 METHOD?

This training method originated from Kathy Sdao.

Learn more about her book "Plenty in Life is Free" here ✅

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RECAP OF HOW TO DO THE SMART x 50 METHOD

Here is exactly how you can do the SMART x 50 dog training method.

Step 1 - Get Treats Ready

Grab 50 low-calorie treats (check out these) and place them in a bowl, Tupperware, or another container in a central location of your home. Of course, keep them out of your dog's reach.

STEP 2 - SEE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS

Actively look for instances when your dog does something that you want them to do without asking.

Here are some examples:

• Laying down next to you while you watch TV
• Not barking when someone passes the window
• Sitting down instead of jumping
• Going to their crate or bed on their own

Those are just ideas... the options are endless.

STEP 3 - MARK AND REWARD

When you see your dog doing one of those positive behaviors, mark and reward.

You can mark with a clicker, or by saying 'yes' as a marker word.

Then immediately give a treat.

Related Reading: How to Use a Clicker to Train a Dog

STEP 4 - REPEAT 50x EACH DAY

Repeat steps two and three 50 times each day.

YUP, 50 times!

Hence, SMART x 50 😃

WHY YOU'LL LOVE SMART x 50

The amazing thing about this method is that it forces you to find the good things your dog is doing.

Too often we get hung up on all the "bad behaviors", naughtiness, etc. and we forget to reward the positive behaviors.

The bottom line is... What gets rewarded, gets repeated.

If you want your dog to lay calmly by your side, you'd better reward that when they do!!

Try this out and let us know your results in the comments below ⤵️