PETCO DTIP Flashcards

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What is positive reinforcement?

A signal that tells the dog she will be rewarded

A reward that a dog likes or enjoys

Removing something the dog doesn't like

Adding a desirable consequence when a behavior is performed (correct)

What is a behavior?

Any action that can be observed or measured

What does a lure do?

Guides a dog into or through a specific behavior

What is a cue?

A signal that tells the dog she will be rewarded for performing a behavior Signup and view all the answers

Define stimulus.

Any event that can be perceived by a dog Signup and view all the answers

What is a reinforcer?

A reward that a dog likes or enjoys Signup and view all the answers

What is a conditioned reinforcer?

A stimulus that becomes associated with a reinforcer over time Signup and view all the answers

What are schedules of reinforcement?

The frequency with which reinforcements are given Signup and view all the answers

What is capturing in dog training?

Waiting for a dog to perform a desired behavior and rewarding it Signup and view all the answers

Define shaping.

A process used to teach complex behaviors by rewarding incremental progress Signup and view all the answers

What is cue consistency?

A dog's ability to respond to a cue in various situations Signup and view all the answers

What is negative punishment?

Removing something the dog likes when it performs an unwanted behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is positive punishment?

Adding something the dog doesn't like when it performs an unwanted behavior Signup and view all the answers

Define negative reinforcement.

Removing something the dog doesn't like when the dog performs a wanted behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is extinction in dog training?

Eliminating a previously reinforced behavior by removing the reward Signup and view all the answers

What is classical conditioning?

When a dog forms an unconscious association between two stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Define operant conditioning.

When a dog forms an association between a behavior and a consequence Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reinforcer?

Rewards like food or praise that dogs inherently like Signup and view all the answers

What is desensitization?

Reducing a dog's undesirable response by gradually increasing exposure to a stimulus Signup and view all the answers

What is the name game in dog training?

Saying the puppy's name in a positive tone to gain its attention Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Positive Reinforcement

Enhances behavior by adding a desirable consequence that increases its frequency.

Behavior

Observable actions of a dog, including sitting, lying down, walking, or barking.

Lure

A technique using prompts to guide dogs into specific behaviors, engaging their nose and body.

Cue

Signals indicating a forthcoming reward for behavior; can be visual, contextual, or verbal.

Stimulus

Any event perceivable by a dog, such as light, noise, smell, or touch.

Reinforcer

Any preferred reward that a dog enjoys, which reinforces positive behavior.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus, such as the word "yes," that a dog associates with a reinforcer after a learning process.

Schedules of Reinforcement

Can be continuous (rewarding every desired behavior) or intermittent (rewarding after the behavior is learned).

Capturing

Involves rewarding a dog for performing a desired behavior without prompts.

Shaping

Teaching complex behaviors by rewarding incremental progress towards the final goal behavior.

Cue Consistency

A dog's ability to respond to cues effectively across different situations and environments.

Negative Punishment

Involves removing something liked by the dog as a consequence of unwanted behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an unpleasant consequence following an unwanted behavior performed by the dog.

Negative Reinforcement

The removal of an unpleasant stimulus when the dog exhibits a new, desired behavior.

Extinction

Eliminates a previously reinforced behavior by removing the associated reward.

Classical Conditioning

Development of an unconscious association between two stimuli in a dog's behavior.

Operant Conditioning

The association formed by the dog between an action (behavior) and the resulting consequence.

Primary Reinforcer

Naturally preferred rewards, such as food or praise, used to reinforce desired behavior.

Desensitization

Gradual increase of stimulus exposure to reduce the dog's undesirable responses over time.

Name Game

A training exercise where the puppy's name is used positively to gain attention and reward focus.

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Test your knowledge of dog training terminology with these flashcards from the PETCO DTIP program. Each card features key concepts like Positive Reinforcement and Behavior, helping you understand effective training methods.