Safety Signals in Dog Training
Safety Signal Hypothesis The Safety Signal Hypothesis was first mentioned by Neal E. Miller in the context of avoidance learning and operant conditioning. Neal E.…
Author: Michael D'Abruzzo
Understanding Neurosis and Its Significance in Dog Training
Neurosis Defined Neurosis refers to a range of psychological disorders characterized by chronic distress but without delusions or hallucinations. It manifests through anxiety, depression, obsessive…
Latent Inhibition in Dog Training
Latent inhibition in dog training refers to a process where a dog learns to ignore a stimulus because it has been repeatedly presented without any…
Lindsay on Pavlov’s Freedom Reflex in Canine Behavior and Training
Introduction Pavlov’s “freedom reflex” is a concept with significant implications in dog behavior and training. First introduced by the renowned Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov, this…
Motivating Operations in Dog Training
Motivating operations (MOs) are a crucial concept in behavioral psychology and dog training. They refer to environmental or internal conditions that influence the effectiveness of…
Dog Obedience Instructor Course 5.0 Intro
Differentiate yourself from being a mimicker of training methods by becoming a true technologist of dog obedience instruction. Objectives Trust Bloom’s Taxonomy Overall Purpose Bloom’s…
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Steven Lindsay’s Orienting/TAT Procedure in Dog Training
In the realm of canine behavior and training, Steven Lindsay’s orienting/TAT procedure stands out as a nuanced approach that leverages psychological principles to enhance training…
Varied Cortical Rewards
Steven Lindsay uses varied cortical rewards strategically in dog training to manage and improve canine behavior through a method known as the orienting/TAT procedure. This…
Cynopraxis
Steven Lindsay defines cynopraxis as a philosophy and method of dog training and behavioral management that aims to enhance the human-dog relationship by promoting mutual…
Steven Lindsay’s “Dead Dog Rule”
Steven Lindsay’s “Dead Dog Rule” is a concept that proposes training criteria and objectives should be defined in terms that a dead dog cannot satisfy.…
Hydran-Protean Side Effects
Steven Lindsay’s concept of Hydran-Protean side effects in dog training discusses the unintended consequences that can occur when aversive training methods are used improperly. The…
Steven R. Lindsay
Steven R. Lindsay: A Luminary in the Field of Dog Training and Behavior Steven R. Lindsay is a name that resonates with profound respect and…
Dr. Stephen Mackenzie
Dr. Stephen Mackenzie: Renowned Dog Trainer and Professor Dr. Stephen Mackenzie was a highly respected figure in the field of dog training, known for his…
Blanche Saunders
Blanche Saunders and Her Contributions to Dog Training Blanche Saunders was a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern dog training, particularly in the United…