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..to start reading this article please click on here...7. Once you understand the behavioral principles underlying the method, you'll be able to customize techniques for your particular dog and create entirely new techniques to teach just about anything you can think of. Principles of Operant Conditioning The theory of operant conditioning holds that behavior is learned based on the consequences the behavior elicits. To modify or "shape" behavior, operant conditioning relies on five major principles. It's important to note that the terms "positive" and "negative" do not mean "good" and "bad" in this context; "positive" is used here to refer to adding something, while "negative" refers to removing something. Similarly, "reinforcement" is any consequence that causes behavior to occur with increased frequency, while "punishment" refers to consequences that cause behavior to occur with decreased frequency. - Positive Reinforcement - Occurs when something pleasant is added to strengthen a behavior. o Canine Example: Your dog comes when you call; you offer praise and a treat, increasing the likelihood that she will come the next time you call. o Human Example: Your child worked hard and got an A on his math test; you reward him with a new video game, increasing the likelihood that he will study hard for the next test. - Negative Reinforcement - Occurs when something unpleasant (called an aversive) is removed to strengthen a behavior. o Canine Example: Your dog is wearing a shock collar and ignoring your call; you administer a shock that is stopped as soon as your dog starts heading back toward you. o Human Example: You tell your child that he will not have to mow the lawn for a month if he works hard and gets an A on his math test. - Positive Punishment - Occurs when something unpleasant is added to weaken a behavior.

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