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Freedom starts where „No“ is a valid option

I could philosophize about this topic for hours – the concept of „no” in animal training is one of my absolute favorite subjects. It is so much more than simply the non-execution of a behavior. A „no” is information. Communication. And a valuable moment of agency for...

Click for Action, Feed for Position: A dynamic framework for building behavior

In practice, the click is often used as a confirmation, which frequently leads to the behavior being ended as a consequence. However, with the concept of "Click for Action, Feed for Position", the click is not only used to confirm a completed action, but also serves...

The progression path – a tool for more effective training

Good training is not just about correctly applying reinforcers but also about having a well-structured plan. Behavior does not emerge randomly; it is shaped through targeted reinforcement. The progression path is a concept based on the well-established principles of...

Contra-Freeloading in Horse Training with Positive Reinforcement

Contra-freeloading describes a fascinating behavior: Animals often prefer to work for their food rather than receiving it without effort. This effect has been confirmed in numerous scientific studies and plays a central role in behavioral biology and training methods....