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. [Read more…] about How Do You Practice Positive Reinforcement?
Applied Behavior Analysis in pet training
Using Antecedent Arrangement In Solving Pet Problems
When it comes to modifying a pet’s behavior, my focus is always on the most positive least intrusive solution. [Read more…] about Using Antecedent Arrangement In Solving Pet Problems
Why Labeling Your Pet Does Not Solve Problems
(This is one of my past Hyde Park Living columns)
My whole fascination for the study of behavior science was founded over 12 years ago on an international list started by Dr. Susan Friedman (a psychology professor at Utah State University who has pioneered the use of Applied Behavior Analysis with companion animals). Having that knowledge and support helped me to transform my Timneh African Grey, Barnaby, from an incessant screamer into a bird who talks human to me all day. And it has so changed my relationship with all of my pets. [Read more…] about Why Labeling Your Pet Does Not Solve Problems
Training: On Solving Pet Behavior Problems In Positive Ways
(NOTE: This is one of my Hyde Park Living columns.)
Have you ever tried to stop an unwanted pet behavior by simply ignoring it? [Read more…] about Training: On Solving Pet Behavior Problems In Positive Ways
Using Systematic Desensitization To Curb Pet Aggression
This is an inside look at how I used behavior analysis and systematic desensitization to work through a very serious behavior issue in my house – solving parrot aggression. NOTE: this article was written for Hyde Park Living over a year ago. [Read more…] about Using Systematic Desensitization To Curb Pet Aggression