What is 'ABC' in behaviour analysis and animal training?
I write about many things and it might seem chaotic. There is one thread in all of this. Behaviour. Behaviour is everywhere. No matter the species and situation. There are principles of behaviour that are being researched by the field of behaviour analysis. Let me shed some light on it.
Your dog learns all the time
Dogs learn all the time not only when we decide to train them. Whether you like it or not, your behaviour is a big influence on your dogs’ learning. I would encourage you to focus on the positives and the things that you want to see in him. Focus on what you want, reinforce it and see more of it.
Consequences drive behaviour (videos)
While on Peggy Hogan’s clinic with amazing, educated horses she reminded me of a very important distinction. It’s not what we do that makes the behaviour happen. Consequences drive behaviour.
Many times we don’t even bother trying to learn a new skill. We convince ourselves that it’s not for us. When what we could do is to find the first successive approximation and start learning through a fun and successful process.