LEARNING
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
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Use extinction
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Constantly reinforce with treats
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Use shaping
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Use a token economy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Start turning your dog’s fear of the tub into anticipation by moving your dog’s food bowl into the bathroom next to the tub, and leave a trail of treats leading up to it, recommends Wag Walking. Don’t attempt to give them a bath right away, but give them time to form positive associations with the bathroom and the tub.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sound of water rushing through a shower head or faucet can be really noisy. For many dogs, noisy = frightening. In fact, if your dog hates the bath, it might not be the water but the sounds of bath time that scare them.
Detailed explanation-3: -USE A DESENSITIZATION STRATEGY Bring your dog into the bathroom or near wherever their bath will be. Reward them for approaching calmly. Place your dog in a dry tub and reward them. Run the water for a few seconds with your dog in the tub and reward them.