Episode 39: Reducing Reinforcement, Part 2

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This episode continues the discussion on reducing reinforcement in dog training, exploring alternate strategies and practical insights.

This episode continues the discussion on reducing reinforcement in dog training. The conversation explores alternate reinforcement strategies, how to effectively reduce reinforcement and how to handle mistakes. Petra and Laurie share practical insights on building confidence, variable reinforcement, and avoiding common pitfalls in training. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Understanding Reinforcement Value 02:41 Building Expectations in Dog Training 06:08 The Importance of Tracking Progress 09:01 Adjusting Reinforcement Strategies 09:14 Rapid Progression in Dog Training 11:24 Overcoming Fear and Mistakes in Training 14:58 The Importance of Going Back in Training 18:07 Building Confidence Through Reinforcement 21:56 Incorporating Motion and Games in Training 24:12 Understanding Dog Preferences for Praise 28:09 The Role of Variable Reinforcement 32:01 Chaining Exercises for Better Learning 35:40 Developing a Variable Reinforcement Strategy 40:00 Creating Better Habits in Training 48:42 Mindfulness in Reinforcement Strategies CONTACT US: https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast PETRA: https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/…

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Hosts: Petra Ford, Laurie Winter Strimavicious

Topics covered

• dog training
• reinforcement strategies
• building confidence
• tracking progress
• overcoming mistakes

Keywords

• dog training
• reinforcement
• confidence
• training mistakes
• variable reinforcement

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Organizations: Canine Connection Podcast

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