operant conditioning

Differences between pet training and animal conditioning

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Only one of these guys deserves a timeout. Wild Horse Photography / Getty Images People talk to their pets every day: praise when they are good, reassurance when they are confused, and affection when they cuddle. We also speak to animals when they misbehave. “Why did you do that?” someone could ask their dog. Or … Read more

Training an animal? An ethicist explains how and why your dog – but not your frog – can be punished

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People talk to their pets every day: praise when they are good, reassurance when they are confused, and affection when they cuddle. We also speak to animals when they misbehave. “Why did you do that?” someone could ask their dog. Or we can scold the cat: “Don’t touch that!” – as we move a family … Read more