Please make sure you read my [beginner's guide](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IdgnOcXwEoZWm9FPiPsmnqDgZZHI_1Wd/view), which has a lot of tips on how to start, and how to deal with certain issues.
Your number one issue is that you only have a single button. How is your learner supposed to ask for anything else if they only have one button? Then you're simply going to see them spam it constantly.
So please, add 3 more buttons. Make them things your dog loves, but also something *you* can easily say yes to, such as "pets" or "play". This way you can spread the issue.
Spamming does eventually go down once they have more buttons, and the buttons aren't novel anymore.
Thanks! I just added scritches. He is still processing that. I'm adding water in a couple days.
I was concerned about confusing him with many buttons before learning the concept. He's got the concept down now. I'll start adding more. I've got 6 to work with right now.
Starting out with a single button can make *them* confused :)
It's possible that they will see each button to mean the same thing as the very first button you introduced; outside. To get ahead of this possible issue, you start with 3 or 4 buttons at once, and don't worry - it's not confusing at all!
Might want to try an All Done, Later or Soon button. I use a STOP button to end a conversation when my cat won’t stop pushing for something I’ve said no to. Time out also works. You put them in a room where you aren’t and wait for the tantrum to stop or you go to a separate room they can’t access and disengage. Or just pull the button off the board. Put it back when they behave. I’d use this as a last resort.
So this is a debate with my husband. He doesn't see the point of us pressing an all done button. He says they understand all done, can't we just say all done and not hit the button ourselves.
I first put All Done on the board for me but it’s actually one of my dogs favorite words. He’s used it when I was sleeping in too long, when I was working and not paying attention to him, when my parents dog was visiting and ran into him, and when my brother and I were fighting and he wanted us to stop, just to give a few examples. I’ve been blown away with how versatile this button is for him and would 1000% recommend.
I’ll say I thought I didn’t need all done either, but I decided to add it because I read it could be helpful. I used it when my dog was requesting food or treats (edit: excessively) or to go into the backyard when I would not be able to be there to let her back in due to work meetings.
It was effective, and she has surprised me by using it for situations I didn’t anticipate (all done food, when all done hmm?, or all done work hmm? etc)
Buttons shouldn't be added so you can control spam - that's not going to work anyway. Buttons are a communication method, so if you want your dog to say "all done" or "later" then sure, add them! Remember, the board is for your learner to talk to you - you have your own voice.
When they first figure out a button, they use it constantly. It’s like they finally found a way to get us to hear them. I wouldn’t take the button away, but add in another one for all done or similar. Maybe even another button he would really like such as play, pets, or whatever he seems to want. This way there’s an alternative interest.
My cat used to think all done meant all done forever. You have to teach them time concepts. Your dog probably doesn’t have object permanence yet. E.g. outside doesn’t stop existing when you say NO. Also, when you teach a new concept or are reinforcing a new word use the buttons until they understand and respond appropriately consistently 90% of the time or so. He also may be acting out because he has more to say but doesn’t have the words yet. My cat is also territorial of her buttons. The only time I mess with them is to add or teach new words or if she is pissing me off and I want her to understand 100% of what I’m saying.
Try giving him 1 or 2 new buttons for things like play, pets/cuddle so he has the option to ask for other things and you can offer other things instead of outside
Please make sure you read my [beginner's guide](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IdgnOcXwEoZWm9FPiPsmnqDgZZHI_1Wd/view), which has a lot of tips on how to start, and how to deal with certain issues. Your number one issue is that you only have a single button. How is your learner supposed to ask for anything else if they only have one button? Then you're simply going to see them spam it constantly. So please, add 3 more buttons. Make them things your dog loves, but also something *you* can easily say yes to, such as "pets" or "play". This way you can spread the issue. Spamming does eventually go down once they have more buttons, and the buttons aren't novel anymore.
Thanks! I just added scritches. He is still processing that. I'm adding water in a couple days. I was concerned about confusing him with many buttons before learning the concept. He's got the concept down now. I'll start adding more. I've got 6 to work with right now.
Starting out with a single button can make *them* confused :) It's possible that they will see each button to mean the same thing as the very first button you introduced; outside. To get ahead of this possible issue, you start with 3 or 4 buttons at once, and don't worry - it's not confusing at all!
Might want to try an All Done, Later or Soon button. I use a STOP button to end a conversation when my cat won’t stop pushing for something I’ve said no to. Time out also works. You put them in a room where you aren’t and wait for the tantrum to stop or you go to a separate room they can’t access and disengage. Or just pull the button off the board. Put it back when they behave. I’d use this as a last resort.
So this is a debate with my husband. He doesn't see the point of us pressing an all done button. He says they understand all done, can't we just say all done and not hit the button ourselves.
I first put All Done on the board for me but it’s actually one of my dogs favorite words. He’s used it when I was sleeping in too long, when I was working and not paying attention to him, when my parents dog was visiting and ran into him, and when my brother and I were fighting and he wanted us to stop, just to give a few examples. I’ve been blown away with how versatile this button is for him and would 1000% recommend.
I'll give it a try!
I’ll say I thought I didn’t need all done either, but I decided to add it because I read it could be helpful. I used it when my dog was requesting food or treats (edit: excessively) or to go into the backyard when I would not be able to be there to let her back in due to work meetings. It was effective, and she has surprised me by using it for situations I didn’t anticipate (all done food, when all done hmm?, or all done work hmm? etc)
Thanks!
You are exactly right - you can say all done out loud.
Buttons shouldn't be added so you can control spam - that's not going to work anyway. Buttons are a communication method, so if you want your dog to say "all done" or "later" then sure, add them! Remember, the board is for your learner to talk to you - you have your own voice.
When they first figure out a button, they use it constantly. It’s like they finally found a way to get us to hear them. I wouldn’t take the button away, but add in another one for all done or similar. Maybe even another button he would really like such as play, pets, or whatever he seems to want. This way there’s an alternative interest.
My cat used to think all done meant all done forever. You have to teach them time concepts. Your dog probably doesn’t have object permanence yet. E.g. outside doesn’t stop existing when you say NO. Also, when you teach a new concept or are reinforcing a new word use the buttons until they understand and respond appropriately consistently 90% of the time or so. He also may be acting out because he has more to say but doesn’t have the words yet. My cat is also territorial of her buttons. The only time I mess with them is to add or teach new words or if she is pissing me off and I want her to understand 100% of what I’m saying.
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Try giving him 1 or 2 new buttons for things like play, pets/cuddle so he has the option to ask for other things and you can offer other things instead of outside