Reinforcement and Punishment - The "positives" and the "negatives"
Positive Reinforcement: Positive reinforcement involves giving something pleasant or desirable to increase the likelihood of a behavior happening again. For a dog, this could mean giving treats, praise, or belly rubs when they perform a desired behavior. For example, if you want to teach your dog to sit, every time they sit when you ask, you give them a treat. Eventually, they'll learn that sitting leads to getting treats, so they'll be more likely to sit in the future. Negative Reinforcement: Negative reinforcement involves removing something unpleasant or aversive to increase the likelihood of a behavior happening again. For a dog, this could mean stopping an unpleasant sound or sensation when they perform a desired behavior. For example, if you're teaching your dog to come when called, you might stop tugging on their leash as soon as they start coming towards you. The removal of the uncomfortable sensation of being tugged encourages them to come to you more often in the
