Flooding vs. Desensitizing in Dog Training
Introduction to Flooding vs. Desensitizing in Dog Training Both flooding and desensitizing are techniques used in the behavioral modification of dogs, particularly to address issues…
Author: Michael D'Abruzzo
Counterconditioning in Dog Training
Introduction to Counterconditioning in Dog Training Counterconditioning is a behavior modification technique used in dog training to change a dog’s negative emotional response to a…
Comparing BAT vs CAT Dog Training Methods
Introduction to Comparing BAT and CAT Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) and Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT) are both innovative behavioral modification techniques used in dog training…
Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT)
Introduction to Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) is a dog training method developed by Grisha Stewart that aims to help dogs become…
Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT)
Introduction to Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT) Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT) is a behavior modification technique used in dog training to address aggressive behaviors. The method…
Jackpot in Dog Training
In dog training, a “jackpot” refers to giving a dog a significantly larger or more desirable reward than usual. This is done to acknowledge an…
The Four Stages of Learning in Dog Training
There are generally four universally recognized stages of learning that describe the progression a dog goes through while acquiring, refining, and mastering new skills or…
Sensory Adaptation in Dog Training
Sensory adaptation refers to the process by which an individual becomes less responsive to a constant or unchanging stimulus from any of the senses over…
Learned Irrelevance in Dog Training
Learned irrelevance is a psychological phenomenon that occurs when a dog learns that a particular stimulus has no meaningful consequence, either good or bad. This…
Habituation vs Sensitization
Habituation and sensitization are two fundamental learning processes that play crucial roles in how dogs adapt to their environments and learn to respond to various…
The Polyvagal Theory Applied to Dog Training
The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, is originally a psychological and physiological theory that explains how mammals, including humans and dogs, respond to…
Behavioral Contrast
Behavioral contrast is a concept from behavioral psychology that can be observed in dog training. It refers to the phenomenon where the rate of a…
Herrnstein’s Matching Law
Herrnstein’s Matching Law is a behavioral psychology principle, particularly within operant conditioning, which is also applicable to dog training. Initially formulated by Richard J. Herrnstein…
Premack Principal
The Premack Principle is a valuable concept in dog training, often referred to as “Grandma’s Rule.” It was developed by psychologist David Premack and suggests…
Tertiary Reinforcer
A tertiary reinforcer is a type of conditioned reinforcement used in training that has become rewarding to a dog through its association with a secondary…