ZOOmility: Keeper Tales of Training with Positive Reinforcement by Grey Stafford PhD

Author:Grey Stafford PhD [Stafford PhD, Grey]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Animal Behavior, Technology & Engineering, Animals, Nature, Reinforcement (Psychology), General, Animal Husbandry, Animal Training, Agriculture
ISBN: 9780979681004
Publisher: iReinforce.com
Published: 2012-01-05T00:00:00+00:00

Response: The response section describes the four categories used to measure behaviors, as well as the relative importance of each to the behavior you're attempting to teach:

Duration measures the length of time of a response.

Energy measures whether the response should be vigorous or calm.

Frequency describes how often a response is to be repeated.

Topography describes the look of a response in relation to the physical environment in which it is performed.

Knowing exactly what you want the animals to do and how you will measure their progress each day is critical to training efficiently. Training often involves a little educated guesswork as you decide where to resume training from one session to the next. Be reasonable in your criteria expectations. If you happen to overestimate an animal’s ability to complete an approximation one day, come back to that behavior component at a later time. Avoid chasing lower (and lower) criteria just to salvage a training session or to make a point. Zoomility is about knowing when to walk away and start fresh later—without holding a grudge.

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