Dr. Yin's Animal Behavior and Training Videos
Dog Videos
A video revealing that the Secret to Dog Training is that the owners have to consistently reward desired behavior and remove rewards for unwanted behavior with exact timing until the desired behaviors become a habit.
A video on dog training secrets that can completely change the way you think about dogs. The keys to dog training are that you want to be a leader for your dog the way you would lead like a partner in a dance.
Leader of the Pack: A Unique Perspective
A video showing how to be the leader of the pack by learning to lead like a leader in a dance.
Training Dogs to Sit: Say Please By Sitting
Training dogs to sit by having them "Say Please by Sitting" automatically is the foundation exercise for training focused, calm behavior. It is the primary exercise in Dr. Sophia Yin's Learn to Earn program. Watch how words are not needed. Its your actions (rewarding at the right time) that is important.
Training Dogs to Sit: Say Please Part II
Part 2: Training dogs to sit by having them "Say Please by Sitting" automatically is the foundation exercise for training focused, calm behavior. It is the primary exercise in Dr. Sophia Yin's Learn to Earn program.
Australian Cattle Dog Puppy’s First Day Home
It is this Australian Cattle Dog puppy's first day home and she is learning to come when called and to sit for petting, treats, and toys, even when other dogs are around.
Teaching a Dog to Sit Politely Rather than Jump
Here is a video demonstrating how to teach a dog to sit politely rather than jump up when you are sitting on the couch. This can transfer into having the dog sit politely for permission to jump into your lap, instead of just leaping on you when you least expect it.
Dr Sophia Yin gives a dog training demo on teaching Leave It. She shows two different variations of teaching this behavior, building on the basic "Say Please By Sitting" exercise.
Sit for Petting: Stellah Learns Self Control
Training a dog to sit for petting is a great way to help teach the dog self control. Stellah the english bulldog has a history of being very pushy. In this video, Dr Sophia Yin practices having Stella remain sitting no matter how excited she gets from the petting.
Loose Leash Walking: Peggy Walks Nicely on Leash
Peggy, the 6 month old puppy, demonstrates loose leash walking and the importance of paying attention to her owner when there are distractions.
Training a Dog to Heel: Jonesy Heels for Toy
Training a dog to heel when there are distractions can be a difficult task, so its important to use everything the dog finds motivating as a reward. Here, Jonesy the jack russell terrier has learned that he must heel in order to get what he wants: the TOY!
Manners Minder: Train Good Behavior at the Door
Does your dog dart outside when you open the front door to let a guest in? The Manners Minder was developed to train good behavior at the door. This overview of the Manners Minder shows how it can be used to develop better door manners in your dog.
Dog Recall: Train a Reliable Come When Called
Training a reliable dog recall is easy if you are clear and consistent. Watch how Peggy learns to run to her owner immediately when called, even away from distractions.
Zoe comes when called when there is a distraction, such as UPS delivering a package. Training a reliable come when called for situations such as this can help you to interrupt undesirable behaviors.
Dog Bite Prevention PSA: Why Dogs Bite and What to Avoid
Understanding dogs is essential for Dog Bite Prevention. This video illustrates why so many people are bitten by dogs every year. In this animation, a child approaches a dog even when the dog shows signs of fear and avoidance. Watch to see the signs of fear.
Dog Bite Prevention: How Kids Should Greet Dogs
Watch this news clip from KCRA in which Dr Yin demonstrates how kids should be taught to greet dogs.
Podee is dog aggressive. Watch how Dr Sophia Yin trains Podee to perform behaviors around other dogs in order for him to form a positive association. She uses the basic Say Please by Sitting exercise and turns it into a fun game.
Aggressive Behavior in Dogs: Mollie’s Bad With Other Dogs
Watch how Dr Sophia Yin approaches aggressive behavior in dogs. See how she uses the Say Please by Sitting exercise to help Mollie's owners control her around other dogs.
How Dogs Learn: Shaping Zoe into a Box
Have you ever wondered how dogs learn? Operant conditioning, or trial and error learning, is one way in which dogs learn new behaviors. In this video, Dr Sophia Yin trains her australian cattle dog, Zoe, to put two feet into a box. Watch how Zoe figures out what to do!
Shaping Behaviors: Teach Your Dog to Somersault
Want to teach your dog a fun trick that most dogs won't know? Teach your dog to somersault! Using a target and some tasty treats, Zoe the australian cattle dog learns how to do a somersault.
Training a Dog to Clean Up His Toys
Training a dog to clean up his toys is simple, especially if the dog already knows how to fetch. Watch as Jonesy learns to put his toys into a box.
How to Train a Dog to Play Fetch
Here is a video demonstrating how to teach a dog to play fetch. This systematic method works well for dogs who do not like to pick things up or hold things in their mouth.
Training Aggression? Counter-conditioning a Dog to Blowing in Face
If you reward a dog for growling, are you training aggression? Homer the jack russell terrier becomes aggressive whenever anyone blows in his face. Watch what happens when he get rewarded for this behavior.
Dog Nail Trim: Training a Dog to Enjoy Toenail Trims
Many people dread the dog nail trim, since a lot of dogs dislike having it done. Watch how Dr Sophia Yin and her assistant are able to work together to teach this dog that nail trims equal treats!
Low Stress Dog Restraint: Standing to Lateral
Veterinarians and technicians who learn low stress dog restraint have happier patients who are more likely to enjoy their vet visits. This video shows just one of many techniques outlined in Dr Sophia Yin's Low Stress Handling and Restraint of Dogs and Cats textbook.
Food Aggression: Ben Guards the Food Bowl
Food aggression is a common problem among dogs. Ben the golden retriever is very possessive of his food and has bitten his owner in the past. Watch how Dr Sophia Yin uses several common approaches of fixing his aggression before finding one that works.
Learn how to avoid dog bites, whether from fearful dogs or playful puppies. Dogs can bite for many reasons, so its important to know how to read their body language and act appropriately in order to avoid getting hurt.
Dog bites are a common occurrence in the United States. This is sometimes due to people misreading a dog's signal. Watch what signals Bandit the pekingese gives and learn to identify some warning signs that a dog is about to snap.
What Do Dogs Do All Day When Humans Are Away
What do dogs do all day? This foster Jack Russell Terrier has a reputation for being naughty. He is an escape artist, neighborhood nuisance, and has lived in at least 3 other homes. He tends to countersurf only when people are away, or in a different room, even after he's gone through the Learn to Earn program, had thousands of rewards for more appropriate behavior and no opportunity to countersurf for several weeks. See how Dr. Yin adds a well-timed booby trap to his training plan and how elaborate the set-up has to be in order to work. The timing has to be spot-on as does the element of surprise. Then the set-up has to remain consistent until ONLY the new desired behavior (of staying on the floor) is a habit.
Funny Dog Tricks: Jack Russell Terrier Karate Kicks
Here is one of many funny dog tricks that you can teach your dog. Jonesy the jack russell terrier can karate kick!
Dog Gets Kleenex: Jonesy Says Gesundheit
Dog Gets Kleenex: Jonesy Says Gesundheit is a cute example of a trick that can be shaped. If your dog already knows how to fetch, substituting a kleenex and adding a cue is simple.
Jack Russell Terrier Plays with his Food Puzzle
In this video, Jonesy, the Jack Russell Terrier demonstrates how he skillfully gets food out of his Nina Ottoson food puzzle. Dogs can perform tasks that are fun quickly.
Appropriate Dog Play - Jonesy & Ryder
It's fun and beneficial for dogs to play but not all play is appropriate. This video demonstrates appropriate dog play and points out what to look for and encourage.
Celebrating an Australian Cattle Dog: Celebrating Roody
A 17 year relationship is pretty long. This video is about celebrating a wonderful relationship with one very entertaining Australian Cattle Dog.
Cat Videos
Teaching a cat to be quiet can be as simple as rewarding quiet behavior. Watch how Dante the Bengal cat learns that meowing does not get him what he wants, but quiet behavior does.
Cat has a Pleasant Experience at a Vaccination Clinic
This cat is eating treats at a vaccination clinic while receiving its vaccine. This cat is learning to have a positive association at the vet hospital because it is getting something it enjoys: canned cat food.
In "How to Train a Cat to Sit", learn how easy it is to train a kitten. By training your cat to sit, you will be teaching him to be calm and polite for whatever he wants, rather than jumping, clawing, or meowing.
In this video, Summer the cat learns to sit for petting and treats. She is learning that there is only one way to get what she wants: simply sitting.
Target training kittens is simple if you follow the instructions provided in this video. This kitten picked it up in about 5 minutes.
Every veterinarian and vet tech has come across an aggressive cat in their practice and knows that it can be difficult to properly treat an animal like this. In this video, a feral cat is examined with the help of towels. These handling techniques and more are outlined in Low Stress Handling and Restraint of Dogs and Cats.
Horse Videos
Stallion is Bad for the Farrier
This stallion is bad for the farrier. Watch how he is counter conditioned to learn that good things happen when he holds still for shoeing.
Ever wondered how to train a stallion using positive reinforcement? Watch this video to see how a clicker, some tasty treats, and good timing are all you need to teach this massive animal to behave correctly.
Cross Species Videos
In this video, Dr Sophia Yin demonstrates what she did to socialize her 7 week old foster guinea pigs. This method will also work for any small animal.
Capturing a Behavior: Training a Lioness to Present Her Side
Here is a video showing how some behaviors can be trained by capturing, then shaping. This lioness would rub her cheek against the bars when the trainer blew on her, so this behavior was captured then shaped into eventually presenting her side to the trainer (for blood draw).
Here's a video on training a lion to lay calmly and turn his head 90ยช away. Watch how this behavior is shaped.
Why train chickens? Learn why people go to chicken training camp and see what behaviors chickens are capable of learning.
Fun video about training chickens to do various behaviors, such as play a xylophone and jump through a hoop.
In "Training a Thinking Chicken", you can actually see the chicken thinking and figuring out what it is supposed to do.
Chicken Tricks: Chicken Pecks Queen of Hearts
Chicken tricks are fun to teach, if you take it step by step. This video shows how to teach a fun card trick to a chicken: to peck the queen of hearts in a deck of cards!
Training Animals to Come When Called - Chickens, Horse, Mule, Dog
Training animals to come when called is possible, no matter what species. Watch these different animals come when called!
