Breaking Accidental Behavior Chains.
Description:
Accidental behavior chains are a common problem in dog training. Many handlers inadvertently reinforce undesirable behaviors. The behavior analytic literature already contains articles describing methods of breaking chains; however, those methods either are not used in dog training for practical purposes or are ineffective in dog training. This experiment investigated two ways to break a behavior chain, including extending the chain and introducing a delay into the chain. The results of extendi…
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Date:
May 2010
Creator:
McKnight, Debra Gayle
Partner:
UNT Libraries