6: Using Punishment to Change Your Pet's Behavior
Do you know the difference between negative reinforcement and positive punishment?
Negative reinforcement and positive punishment are not the same things, but they do get confused a lot. We talked about reinforcement in the last episode, so we’re diving into punishment and why it’s so important to understand both in this episode.
Punishment and reinforcement actually both have positive and negative in their definitions. Positive means you're adding something in, and negative means you're taking something away.
What We Cover in Today’s Episode
The difference between reinforcement and punishment
How punishment-based training works
Things you need to take into consideration if you are using punishment-based training
Possible side effects of positive punishment
The importance of knowing what your pet likes and dislikes
How to create a plan that works for you
I want you to evaluate what training techniques you are using with your pet. Remember that reinforcement and punishment apply to you as the handler too, so try to notice when you are being positively or negatively punished or reinforced throughout the training process.
Having this knowledge empowers you to be able to change your training plan to best fit your needs and your pet’s needs.
If you are looking for professional help with this, you can schedule a free consultation with me! I’d love to talk to you about what you’re working on with your pet and how I might be able to help!
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