positive reinforcement Archives

13 Jun

Understanding Operant Conditioning

Lee Chun HeiDogs, Pet Service, Pets, Photography, The Animal rescuenegative punishment, negative reinforcement, operant conditioning, positive punishment, positive reinforcement, problem solving, reinforcement negative, reinforcement positive, understanding operant

Dog training is a blend of art, science, and patience. A fundamental concept underpinning effective training is operant conditioning, a principle of learning that applies to both humans and animals. Understanding operant conditioning can greatly enhance your approach to training your dog, and this article aims to shed light on this topic, with a specific focus on positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment. Understanding Operant Conditioning Operant conditioning is a theory of learning developed by B.F. Skinner, a prominent behaviourist. Skinner's work was based on Edward Thorndike's law of effect, which states that behaviours followed by satisfying…

19 Mar

Dogs in the Car, travel tips

Lee Chun HeiDogs, Pets, The Animal rescuedogs, dogs section, furry, furry friend, positive reinforcement, transport box, travel, travel accessories, traveling

Vacation in sight? Are you considering going on a car trip with your dog? Does he get nervous or uncomfortable on long journeys? Today we want to give you some advice on choosing car and travel accessories for dogs that we have in our store and that will help you when traveling with your furry dog. Traveling with your dog by car doesn't have to be complicated! Let's start with some basic things! It is important, to prevent your furry from getting dizzy and ending up vomiting, not to feed him just before traveling. We will have to wait a…

05 Mar

How to groom and bathe your puppy

Lee Chun HeiDogs, Pets, The Animal rescuebathe, body temperature, cotton plugs, dry shampoo, hair dryer, positive reinforcement, skin problems, warm water, wet hair

Grooming your puppy and any dog in general involves at least bathing, brushing, ear cleaning and, if necessary, nail trimming. The great advantage of doing it regularly, in addition to keeping it clean, is that you will be able to closely examine its skin and fur, so you will notice any abnormalities in time such as scratches, infections, parasites and/or tumors, being able to treat the problem in advance and accordingly. more effective way. It is recommended that you get him used to this activity from a very early age, since a puppy is easier to handle than an adult…

28 Feb

Why is the socialization of your puppy important?

Lee Chun HeiDogs, Pets, The Animal rescuedogs, early socialization, loud noises, people, positive reinforcement, puppy, socialization, socialization process, vaccinated dogs

The importance of early socialization in your puppy. ➟ The socialization process is essential for your puppy to behave properly with other dogs and people when he is an adult. ➟ It must be performed between 3 and 12 weeks of life. ➟ Before your vet authorizes you to take him for a walk, he asks if you can allow him to play with his siblings and / or vaccinated dogs. In the meantime, you can let him interact with people of different ages, get him used to listening to loud noises, and get him used to an ordinary family…

26 Feb

How to educate a puppy in its first months

Lee Chun HeiDogs, Pets, The Animal rescuedogs, habits habits, positive reinforcement, puppy, teach, times, understand

The arrival of a puppy at home is always a reason for great joy, but it will also be full of new moments and stressful situations. At Best for Pets we want to help you prevent the mistakes that are commonly made due to lack of information. Follow these recommendations carefully and get ready to enjoy yourself to the fullest with this new member of the family. Education in the first months. How to teach and set limits. Before going into the matter, the main points must be highlighted: 1. The importance of routine and positive reinforcement in daily training.…

25 Jan

How to choose the right dog What dog is for me?

Lee Chun HeiBirds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Hamster, Nutrition, Pet Food, Pet Service, Pet Supplies, Accessories and Products Online, Pets, Photography, Rabbits, Reptile, The Animal rescuebarking dog, border collie, daily walks, golden retriever, intelligent dog, long walks, positive reinforcement, small dog, young age

Best for Pets is more than a pet store, it is the place where dogs and cats are the true protagonists and therefore, we care about their well-being. The adventure begins when our new furry friend comes home, but…. What aspects should we consider before? Today we want to tell you about the importance of choosing our pet well before starting to share life together. There are more than 200 recognized dog breeds, consciously choosing the one that is best for us is important since this way we will avoid abandonment or unpleasantness and we will guarantee the happiness of…