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What “Ignore Unwanted Behavior” Really Means
We often hear trainers say, “Reinforce desired behavior, ignore unwanted behavior.” In dog training, it is common practice to ignore unwanted behavior in order to encourage positive actions. But what does that actually mean? Can we really ignore unwanted behavior? Is that a practical approach? What does it look like? How do we operationalize it? […]
What Is Clicker Training?
The answer to this question may seem obvious, but like so many common terms within our profession, “clicker training” can mean different things to different trainers. At Karen Pryor Clicker Training, we have always defined clicker training as positive reinforcement-based training that uses a marker signal. Let’s take a closer look at what each of […]
5 Core Skills Every Therapy Dog Needs
Therapy dogs play a vital role in providing comfort, emotional support, and mental health benefits to adults, children, and families. They visit personal homes, elder care facilities, hospitals, schools, and many other places in our communities. Behind every calm and confident therapy dog is a strong foundation of training. While therapy dogs must learn thirteen […]