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Rewarding Touch with GO SNIFF – LLW with NO FOOD – demo by David Muriello
This video clip is related to the earlier “moving mode” clip we already shared. Check out how David rewards Lido for a hand target with the opportunity to “go sniff!” Great demonstration!
Even though Lido is off-leash in this example, can you see how this could work as a reward for LLW?
Anyone remember what the science-y name is for the principle of rewarding a less likely behavior with a more likely (and more enjoyable!) behavior?
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Operant conditioning?
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You’re on the right track, Chris. As a general answer that is correct, but I believe Catherine is looking for something more specific with her question above. Think specifically about using an desired activity as a reward.
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. . . positive reinforcement?
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@Chris – another good answer in the right direction, and still too general. 🙂
Hint: It’s a person’s NAME – and we’re rewarding a behavior with the opportunity to do a more desireable behavior. Also known as “eat your veggies to get to eat dessert”…
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Skinnerian conditioning?
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The correct answer is: Premack Principle. Here’s a short explanation and another video of a trainer using Premack to reinforce LLW:
http://www.thecrossovertrainer.com/follow-premack-principle/
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This is sad . . . I actually have a website about the Premack Principle open for reference that I was doing and missed it completely in the question.
Please don’t tell anyone.
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???? – no worries, @Chris ! Thanks for your humility and humor! We’re all a “work in progress” and it’s okay to get distracted and miss details! Easy to do, when you are as busy as you are!
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Agreed – don’t be hard on yourself for that, especially with technical terminology! It’s always about finding ways to get good results and build great relationships with the dogs – never about knowing terminology cold.
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