Operant conditioning is a type of learning that occurs when the consequences of an action influence whether the same behavior will occur again. Training dogs using operant conditioning uses a type of learning that occurs when an organism has the ability to control their environment and make decisions about what happens next. It involves behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. When a behavior is followed by something good, like praise and food, it's more likely to happen again in the future. When a behavior is followed by something bad, like punishment, it's less likely to happen again.

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