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Behavioral Science, dog training, Pet Care Ethics, positive reinforcement

Why Positive Reinforcement is the Best Method for Dog Training: Science-Backed Insights

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26
Aug

Humanely Effective: Debunking Myths About Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training by Will Bangura, M.S., CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP (Dog Behaviorist) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Introduction The world of dog training is often polarized by differing philosophies and methods, particularly when it comes to the debate between “Balanced Training” and “Positive Reinforcement Training.” The crux of […]

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

Clicker Training

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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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