Extinction in Dog Training

With extinction in dog training, keep criteria simple and raise difficulty only when success is consistent. Step-by-step training flow with practical repetition cues.

Extinction in Dog Training is easier to maintain when exercise, rest, and meal routines are predictable—not only during formal practice.

Practical tips

For Extinction in Dog Training, keep criteria clear and celebrate small wins.

• Say the cue once; repeating teaches your dog to wait for a louder version.
• Reward the instant the behavior happens, not after your dog walks away.
• If progress stalls, simplify the step before adding distractions.
• End extinction in dog training while your dog still wants more.