We’ve talked many times about how you can layer reinforcers over each other to create massive reward. Our concept of Modular Reward Events is based around this.
As such, one of those layers is the ways in which we pet and stroke our dogs in order to light their brains up. By paying attention to the ways in which dogs generally prefer to be touched, we can maximize the amount of reinforcement we’re applying to particular event.
In episode 21 of Coffee & Quarantine below, Ian shows you how to maximize motivation with that strategic touch and petting (plus a great Q&A on the back end).
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We mentioned Chirag Patel’s video where he habituates a puppy to a collar. Great example of solid behavior work and moving at the learner’s pace!
Take a look at our old Touch Tactics post from 2016.
