Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that ...

This palomino looks ready to learn! Source: Xiang Gao/Unsplash Animal training leans toward positive reinforcement (PR) for many reasons. It teaches good behavior in ways that are safer, more pleasant ...

Positive reinforcement happens when a reward is provided for behavior. Positive reinforcement often results in repeating of the behavior. Some managers do not understand how effective positive ...

Pet supplies is big business. In 2019, Americans spent $95.7 billion on our pets. With companies vying for pet parent dollars, it can seem like there is a product for everything. While many of these ...

The contingent reward system is a motivation-based system that is used to reward those that meet their identified goals. It provides positive reinforcement for a job well done. This reinforcement ...