Shape a mat settle one slice at a time
Shape a station behavior by splitting criteria and reinforcing successive approximations.
The dog needs a calm station behavior before adopter greetings, but the current behavior is orbiting and jumping. Shape the final mat settle through visible approximations. The novice move is to wait for a full down on the mat and repeat the cue. That withholds information until the dog is already frustrated. Before Dog circles room, jumps on people, no station history. After Dog moves to mat, places all four paws, and begins offering a down for reinforcement. Slice 1 Mark the dog for glancing at the mat. Deliver the treat on the mat surface. The glance shows orientation. Feeding…
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