Category Archives: operant conditioning

classical conditioning, how dogs learn, learning theory, operant conditioning

How Dogs Learn

Posted on by Dog Behaviorist
How Dogs Learn
04
Feb

How Dogs Learn By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Dogs are highly intelligent creatures that can learn through a variety of methods. They can be trained to perform various tasks and behaviors, including obedience commands, tricks, and even therapy work. To understand how dogs learn, it is important to […]

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B.F. Skinner, clicker training, marker training, operant conditioning

Clicker Training

Posted on by Dog Behaviorist
clicker training
28
Jan

Clicker Training How to use markers to train dogs By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Marker training, also known as clicker training, is a type of positive reinforcement training that uses a small mechanical device, known as a clicker, to mark the precise moment a desired behavior is performed. […]

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