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Month: March 2014

Reinforcement versus reward in dog training (they’re not the same)

March 20, 2014 glasgowdogtrainer1 Comment

Reward and reinforcement are not the same. Here’s how and why.

 

 

 

Posted in dog behavior, Dog TrainingTagged classical conditioning, dog aggression, dog behaviour, dog trainer, dog training, Dogs, Food in dog training, Glasgow Dog Trainer, John McGuigan, Positive reinforcement, www.glasgowdogtrainer.co.uk

Dominance Theory in dog training (it’s not a real theory)

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A discussion on why dominance is a belief system, based on zero evidence, rather than a proper, scientific theory to be accepted.

Posted in dog behavior, Dog TrainingTagged Cesar Milan, Glasgow Dog Trainer, John McGuigan, www.glasgowdogtrainer.co.uk

Building reinforcers in dog training.

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How to effectively build things other than food into your training plan with your dog.

Posted in dog behavior, Dog TrainingTagged classical conditioning, dog aggression, dog behaviour, Dogs, Glasgow Dog Trainer, John McGuigan, www.glasgowdogtrainer.co.uk

Positive reinforcement in animal training – it has it’s limitations.

March 20, 2014 glasgowdogtrainer2 Comments

Video blog this time guys, on the limitations of positive reinforcement training with animals.

 

 

Posted in dog behavior, Dog TrainingTagged aggressive dogs, Cesar Milan, classical conditioning, dog aggression, dog behaviour, dog trainer, dog training, Dogs, Glasgow Dog Trainer, John McGuigan, Positive reinforcement, www.glasgowdogtrainer.co.uk

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