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May 2023
23m 5s

REPLAY: Dog Training "Methods"

SARAH STREMMING, THE COGNITIVE CANINE
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Why do trainers say “no method works for all dogs” if all dogs are governed (like all other organisms) by the laws of learning? Is positive reinforcement a method, or a principle? What about punishment? Is there a “method” that always works? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: https://cogdogclassroom.mykajabi.com/ Join us on Patreon: https:/ ... Show More
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