How Do You Practice Positive Reinforcement?

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The ultimate test of understanding positive reinforcement principles is not how we practice it with the animals in our care but how we practice it with one another.
– Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D.

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In dog training, assumption about the value of reinforcer, is just that...and assumption. Photo: a dog holding a ball.

An Assumption About A Reinforcer Can Be Wrong

When you are training your dog or any other animal, keep in mind, the value of a reinforcer can change.

Understanding habituation vs sensitization in dog training. Photo: golden retriever dog on leash in downtown street

Understanding habituation and sensitization is important when it comes to supporting your dog (or other pet). This post explains their meaning, and the role of systematic desensitization and counterconditioning in changing how your dog feels and behaves.

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How Do You Practice Positive Reinforcement?

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