Whether you have a brand-new puppy or recently adopted an older dog, you’ve likely come across the term “positive reinforcement” when looking up training techniques. But, what is positive ...

You might have heard of positive reinforcement for dogs in training, but do you know what it actually means? This widely-used method of dog training is based on science and isn’t just a fad. It ...

Through a method called operant conditioning, Eunice Framm teaches her barnyard zoo animals to receive vaccines and perform ...

Operant conditioning, sometimes called instrumental conditioning or Skinnerian conditioning, is a method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior. Through operant conditioning, ...

Positive reinforcement is a technique we intuitively make use of on daily basis. We usually don’t give it much thought, nor label it as a behavioral strategy. Encouragement from our loved ones (and ...

Once the sleepless baby days have passed, a new parenting challenge arises: figuring out how to regulate your child's behavior. Little kids have big emotions, which can lead to power struggles and ...