Tag Archives: classical conditioning

Introduction to the Exercise Ball

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

I bought an exercise ball, a FitPAWS peanut, from CleanRun a couple of years ago. It’s a device to help dogs develop core strength and balance. After seeing some YouTube videos and even a professional DVD that showed dogs and … Continue reading →

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Classical Conditioning: Creating a Positive Response to Barking

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Classical conditioning examples of dogs and other animals on YouTube are rare. And there’s a reason. It’s because the process is generally comparable to watching grass grow. The creature being conditioned isn’t necessarily doing anything. The action is often off camera. … Continue reading →

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