Operant & Classical Conditioning

VIDEO ON OPERANT AND CLASSICAL CONDITIONING IN DOG TRAINING

Counter Conditioning for Reactivity
Watch how counter conditioning can be used to help with
Sydney’s reactivity toward an approaching person.

 

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ARTICLES ON USING OPERANT AND CLASSICAL CONDITIONING CORRECTLY

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RELATED DOG TRAINING BOOKS & DVDS

              

    

Training Your Dog

Here’s the good news: It’s fun to train your dog! Here’s the bad news: You have to learn how. More good news: It’s not hard to learn. . . and this is a great place to get started.

Behavior & Health

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Behavior Problems

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