On behalf of his dog buddies, Dawson wants to clear up a common misunderstanding about reinforcement vs bribery in dog training. [Read more…] about Reinforcement vs Bribery In Dog Training
operant learning and dog training
Putting The Joy In Learning Through Classical Conditioning
I talk a lot about how animals learn from their consequences; and how, those immediate consequences of their behaviors are what determine the future rate of those behaviors. In scientific terms, this is called operant learning or operant conditioning. [Read more…] about Putting The Joy In Learning Through Classical Conditioning
Kathy Sdao: Teaching and Loving Your Older Dog
I found a picture the other day of our dear Butch doing a behavior he was most known for, sitting up with his front paws in the air. It was something we didn’t need to teach. Butch would walk up to anyone and just sit like that, and undoubtedly we got a lot of questions – ‘What does he want?’ [Read more…] about Kathy Sdao: Teaching and Loving Your Older Dog
Dog Training Lessons From Dave Kroyer
I am always on the look out for opportunities to learn from experts in training through positive reinforcement. And I’ve got to say, the two days that I spent in Columbus at PosiDog taking a course from internationally renowned trainer Dave Kroyer were absolutely invaluable. [Read more…] about Dog Training Lessons From Dave Kroyer