What do dogs want? Investigating preference, reinforcers, & their relationship - and what that means for your training
Identifying effective reinforcers is crucial for dog training. In this talk, we will explore the relationship between preference and reinforcer efficacy. First, we will explore what we know about dogs’ preferences for different human social interactions, as well as food, and the factors that influence that preference. Then, we will discuss what we know about reinforcer efficacy, and how it lines up with preference.