What Is Optimistic Reinforcement? You might need heard the time interval “optimistic reinforcement” and doubtless some descriptions…

Positive reinforcement training is a dog training method that focuses on rewarding good behavior rather than punishing bad behavior. An increasingly popular training method, positive reinforcement training is also referred to as R+ or force-free  training, since it avoids the aversive methods that are common to some other approaches.    We’ll explain why positive reinforcement training…

Positive reinforcement training involves rewarding your dog for the things they do right. The reward could be a toy, a game, or a treat – whatever your dog wants to work for. To some people that sounds like a bribe, not training, and they want their dog to obey just because they should. But positive…