The bridging stimulus, or marker cue, is a powerful tool in animal training and is replicable across the animal kingdom. when we consistently pair that marker with a primary reinforcer (like food or play), the marker itself becomes meaningful. It sparks anticipation, engages the brain’s reward system, and helps the animal to acquire the behaviour faster.

For many dogs the celebrations leave them unperturbed, however some dogs demonstrate unsettling behaviour from mild to severe sensitivity. For clarity, mild would be shifting positions, seeking comfort and some panting; severe would be destructive behaviours and flight or escape behaviours.