Immanuel Kant, philosopher: “If you punish a child for being naughty and reward them for being good, they will do the right thing merely for the sake of the reward”

Back in the 18th century, the German philosopher Immanuel Kant flagged the flaw in the positive-reinforcement approach to ...
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Experts promote humane, positive methods for dog training success

Dog behavior specialists are urging owners to replace outdated dominance-based training with humane, positive reinforcement methods. These approaches, supported by canine science, build trust, improve ...
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Positive Reinforcement: A New Look at an Old Concept

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 ...
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Study and experts highlight play and positive reinforcement for dogs

A new Linköping University study finds that play can strengthen the bond between dogs and owners as effectively as training, while experts continue to champion positive reinforcement over ...
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Training dairy cows with positive reinforcement can turn otherwise stressful events into play

Dairy cows receive a huge amount of care during their lives on a farm, but procedures, especially restraining during procedures, can be stressful for some animals. Positive reinforcement training -- ...