People often say that dogs love us unconditionally. Is this really true? Do dogs really love us, or is their “love” just a form of behavioral conditioning? We talk about doggy love, human love, and the human-dog relationship.
Operant Conditioning – How to Modify a Dog’s Behavior
Almost all of the dog training techniques we use today are based on operant conditioning principles. These techniques can be used to modify bad behavior and shape good behavior. We consider what operant conditioning means, and why it is so important in dog training.