Can You Train A Shelter Or Rescue Dog? Addressing Their Fear And Anxiety
For many shelter dogs, the journey to a forever home is filled with challenges, not the least of which are fear and anxiety. These emotional states are often the result of past experiences and the stress of the shelter environment. Understanding this is the first step in shelter dog training. It’s about recognizing the signs of […]
Operant Conditioning for Dogs: What It Is and How It Works
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, […]