If you’ve ever felt stuck in your training progress or wondered why your dog seems “unmotivated,” this episode is a game-changer. We’re diving deep into one of the most important—but often overlooked—elements of behavior change: reinforcers.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify what truly motivates your dog (hint: it’s not always food), why reinforcers are the key to long-lasting behavior, and how to fade out treat-based rewards over time without losing progress.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• The difference between naturally occurring vs. contrived reinforcers and punishers
• How to observe and test what really motivates your dog
• Tips for avoiding unintentional punishers that can derail progress
• A step-by-step framework for fading out food treats and building real-world reliability

Whether you’re training a service dog, a family pet, or even coaching humans, understanding reinforcers is everything. Grab your pen—or better yet, your training treats: and let’s get into it.

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