Positive Reinforcement Consequences In Dog Training

Let’s talk about consequences. That is, after all, the essence of how animals operantly learn whether or not a behavior is worth repeating or not. If a behavior serves to get the animal something of value (from the animal’s perspective), then that behavior will be repeated and even strengthened.

Things To Consider Before Giving A Christmas Puppy

It is that time for my annual list of considerations to think about BEFORE giving a Christmas or Hannukah puppy or dog gift… Here are just a few reasons why a surprise pet during the holiday season is not the best idea:

Positive Reinforcement Lesson Learned At Camp Rockmont

A precious and fabulous human example of the power of positive reinforcement in teaching behavior. Watch how quickly this 15 month old boy at Camp Rockmont learns to repeat behaviors, and his body language when he is doing those behaviors. Some things to notice:

A Book Written By Kids About Dog Behavior And Training

Looking for a good book to teach your kids about being a dog friend? What makes Good Dog! Kids Teach Kids About Dog Behavior and Training different is that it is written by kids for kids. Evelyn Pang and Hilary Louie began writing this book when they were 9 years old, and it was published […]

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