Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM, MS, DSc (Hon), DPNAP, DACVB, DACAW, shares the results of a study on training methods. The key pearls tell the story:
- Puppies may not be ready to make the connection between use of secondary (e.g., clickers) and primary (e.g., food) reinforcers
- Owners with puppies should be encouraged to use food rewards in training
- Secondary reinforcers may be more successful when used when training older dogs
Source: Clinician’s Brief, January/February 2021. Link.