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Chasing birds, sniffing smells, or greeting people can all reinforce behaviour without human involvement. Understanding environmental reinforcement helps trainers design strategies that work with the dog’s world, not against it.
#EnvironmentalReinforcement #DogTraining #BehaviourScience #ForceFree #LearningTheory

1 day ago | [YT] | 9

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A dog with a rich behaviour repertoire might offer sitting, moving away, targeting, or settling instead of jumping or barking. Expanding a dog’s options gives them more appropriate ways to interact with the world.
#BehaviourRepertoire #BehaviourScience #DogTraining #ForceFree #LearningTheory

3 days ago | [YT] | 16

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A dog who has been consistently reinforced for choosing to check in with their guardian on walks is more likely to repeat that behaviour, even in distracting environments. Strong reinforcement histories make behaviours resilient and reliable.
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4 days ago | [YT] | 13

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If a dog responds incorrectly to a cue, the trainer might pause, simplify the task, or reset the environment rather than scolding. Effective error correction keeps learning clear, fair, and emotionally safe.
#ErrorCorrection #ForceFreeTraining #LearningTheory #DogTraining #BehaviourScience

1 week ago | [YT] | 13

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In early training, reinforcing a behaviour every few seconds helps it strengthen quickly. As skills improve, the rate of reinforcement can be reduced while still maintaining reliability. Monitoring this rate helps prevent frustration and disengagement.
#RateOfReinforcement #DogTraining #BehaviourScience #ForceFree #LearningTheory

1 week ago | [YT] | 14

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A fluent recall happens quickly, with little hesitation, and even when mild distractions are present. Fluency develops through repetition, strong reinforcement histories, and regular practice in varied but achievable contexts.
#BehaviourFluency #LearningTheory #DogTraining #BehaviourScience #ForceFree

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

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When a dog learns that lying calmly on their mat results in access to attention or food, the contingency becomes clear: this behaviour produces that outcome. Clear contingencies make learning faster and more predictable.
#ReinforcementContingency #LearningTheory #DogTraining #BehaviourScience #ForceFree

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 13

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A dog learns to sit when hearing the cue “sit” but not when hearing “down” or casual conversation. Clear discrimination helps dogs understand exactly when a behaviour will be reinforced, reducing confusion and frustration.
#DiscriminationTraining #CueControl #DogTraining #BehaviourScience #ForceFree

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

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If a dog jumps on guests when they enter, using a lead or baby gate to prevent jumping while reinforcing calm alternatives helps reduce rehearsal of the behaviour. Preventing practice protects learning and supports long-term behaviour change without punishment.
#ResponsePrevention #BehaviourManagement #ForceFreeTraining #DogBehaviour #BehaviourScience

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

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A dog may remain relaxed when another dog is 20 metres away but react when the distance closes to 5 metres. Staying under threshold during training allows learning to occur without triggering fear or overwhelm.
#Threshold #BehaviourModification #DogTraining #ForceFree #BehaviourScience

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 11