POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT uses classical & operant conditioning to train behaviors.
When training a new behavior the trainer 'marks' a desired behavior with voice or clicker; then rewards dog with a treat or toy (operant conditioning). The trainer simply IGNORES undesired behaviors.
GOALS OF POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
1) To train a thinking dog:
A thinking dog is one who learns behaviors by making decisions.
2) To make each training session happy & positive for both dog & trainer;
3) To end each training session with dog feeling happy, satisfied, & looking forward to the next training session.
POSITIVE MOTIVATIONAL TRAINING TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS
Attention;
Rewards;
Non-verbal cues;
Voice;
Clicker;
Head Halter (Gentle Leader, Comfort Trainer, Snoot Loop, Halti);