Operant conditioning is B.F. Skinner’s name for instrumental learning: learning by consequences. Not a new idea, of course. Humanity has always known how to teach children and animals by means of ...

Karen Pryor is a behavioral biologist, a pioneering dolphin trainer, and an authority on applied operant conditioning—the art and science of changing behavior with positive reinforcement. Her book, ...

Positive reinforcement dog training focuses on rewarding desired behaviors with treats, toys, or praise, making learning enjoyable and building trust between you and your dog. Backed by behavioral ...