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The cat whisperer
Will she be the next TV star animal trainer? She certainly had the right diagnosis for my cat Thompson, a biter.
By Kirsten Weir [2008-03-19]

  • The behavior that's rewarded is the behavior that's repeated.

    The behavior that's rewarded is the behavior that's repeated. Remarkably simple, but it works for anything with a cortex: dogs, cats, goldfish, dolphins, chickens, spouses, etc. etc. Positive reinforcement works.

    It's behavioral science and learning theory 101.

    -- citydog
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    Tuesday, March 18, 2008 09:05 PM
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