<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode Laurie and Petra begin a series on Reducing Reinforcement in training. They explore the nuances of reinforcement in dog training, emphasizing mindful application, the importance of timing, and how to foster problem-solving skills in dogs. Petra and Laurie share practical tips to avoid common pitfalls and enhance training effectiveness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Understanding Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:06 Mindfulness in Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:06 The Emotional Component of Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:09 The Confusion of Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:02 The Importance of Variable Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:08 Separation of Marker and Reinforcer&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:02 Praise and Relationship in Training&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:56 Engaging with Your Dog: The Importance of Eye Contact&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:29 The Anticipation Factor: Delaying Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:14 Building Habits: When Reinforcement is No Longer Needed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:35 Making Training Fun: Tricks as Reinforcers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:51 Encouraging Effort: Asking for More from Your Dog&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:13 The Power of Struggle: Building Problem Solvers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:00 Avoiding Learned Helplessness: Empowering Your Dog&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:34 Celebrating Success: The Joy of Problem Solving&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:59 Navigating Confusion: Strategies for Reinforcement&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONTACT US:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PETRA:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com"&gt;www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LAURIE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Canine Connection Podcast

Petra Ford & Laurie Winter Strimavicious

Episode 38: Reducing Reinforcement, Part 1

MAY 4, 202644 MIN
Canine Connection Podcast

Episode 38: Reducing Reinforcement, Part 1

MAY 4, 202644 MIN

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<p>In this episode Laurie and Petra begin a series on Reducing Reinforcement in training. They explore the nuances of reinforcement in dog training, emphasizing mindful application, the importance of timing, and how to foster problem-solving skills in dogs. Petra and Laurie share practical tips to avoid common pitfalls and enhance training effectiveness.</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Understanding Reinforcement</p><p>03:06 Mindfulness in Reinforcement</p><p>06:06 The Emotional Component of Reinforcement</p><p>09:09 The Confusion of Reinforcement</p><p>12:02 The Importance of Variable Reinforcement</p><p>15:08 Separation of Marker and Reinforcer</p><p>18:02 Praise and Relationship in Training</p><p>22:56 Engaging with Your Dog: The Importance of Eye Contact</p><p>24:29 The Anticipation Factor: Delaying Reinforcement</p><p>26:14 Building Habits: When Reinforcement is No Longer Needed</p><p>28:35 Making Training Fun: Tricks as Reinforcers</p><p>31:51 Encouraging Effort: Asking for More from Your Dog</p><p>34:13 The Power of Struggle: Building Problem Solvers</p><p>37:00 Avoiding Learned Helplessness: Empowering Your Dog</p><p>40:34 Celebrating Success: The Joy of Problem Solving</p><p>42:59 Navigating Confusion: Strategies for Reinforcement</p><p>CONTACT US:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod">https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast">https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast</a></p><p>PETRA:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/">https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com">www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com</a></p><p>LAURIE:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius">https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025</a></p>