Tag: animal learning
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When it comes to our dogs, that connection… man can it be a beautiful and powerful thing to behold. But sometimes that connection can be hard to achieve, for many different reasons. If you are wishing for a closer connection, you aren’t alone. I have had many pet parents and foster parents reaching out to…
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If you’ve ever found yourself being pulled by your enthusiastic furry friend during a walk, you know the struggle is real. Not only is it frustrating, but it can also pose risks to both you and your dog. In the world of canine rehabilitation therapy, post-surgical care, and everyday behavioral wellbeing, the importance of finding…
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As the weather gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to engage in fun outdoor adventures with your canine companion. But, as we all know, safety should always be a priority. Here’s a comprehensive guide on some important fall safety tips to ensure you and your furry friend are always safe and sound during your adventures.…
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Has your dog or cat shown changes in body language during certain sounds like fireworks or thunderstorms? Have you noticed that sometimes your furry friend gets over things just fine, but it seems random things will set them off? For our last post in this How Animals Learn Learning Portal series, we are going to…
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Putting it all together with Classical and Operant Conditioning in Practice- Teaching Nose Target
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When their actions lead to rewarding consequences they will repeat them more often. This is called operant conditioning and is really effective at shaping an animal’s behavior.
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* “In the context of animal behavior and training, learning is defined as the modification of behavior through practice, training or experience.” To better understand the animals in our care, it would help to understand some basics of behavior modification training. There are two types of learning processes or conditioning. They are classical conditioning and operant…
