The other night, I met a lot of new faces at a dog event. I knew I would be making introductions so I brought my a baggie of my homemade dog treats, the ones I use in training that my clients and our Sam typically get a response of quick attention. But, at that outdoor event where there were dozens of dogs and probably several hundred people, some pets took my gift readily; others ignored the treats and focused on the environment instead. [Read more…] about Six Reasons Why Your Dog Is Not Food Motivated
operant learning in dogs
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. [Read more…] about Positive Reinforcement Consequences In Dog Training
Understanding Extinction Burst In Dogs and Other Pets
(a past Hyde Park Living column)
Have you ever tried to solve a screaming issue with a parrot or an attention seeking issue with a dog simply by ignoring it? [Read more…] about Understanding Extinction Burst In Dogs and Other Pets