Recall how reinforcement schedules support acquisition, fluency, and maintenance.
Acquisition vs maintenance Continuous or intermittent? Do not thin to create fluency. Thin after fluency. Stage check What proves a cue is ready for thinning? Fast, correct responses across more than one context at the current difficulty. One good session in the kitchen is not a maintenance history. Objection "I do not want the animal dependent on treats." Your line Use reinforcement strategically first, then thin it after the behavior is fluent. Early clarity prevents long-term dependence on prompts. Removing food too early often makes the visible lure more important, not less. It reframes treats as information and reinforcement history,…
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