Using highly -
desired treats as rewards can go a long way.
Not exact matches
Once you've stopped giving
treats every time your cat does a
desired behavior, you should still use
treats as rewards instead of just giving them freely, or else you're likely to turn your cat into a beggar.
Modern trainers use humane and fun techniques such
as «lure -
rewarding» (using
treats to lure dogs into position), and «clicker training» (marking the exact moment the dog is doing the
desired behaviour using a small device that makes a «click» - followed by feeding a
treat).
The idea behind clicker training is that the click serves
as a «bridge» between the
desired behavior and the animal's
reward (after clicking, you'll give your pet a food
treat or some other highly motivating
reward).
If the cat is having a hard time accepting the post, try daily sessions where you make the sound with your fingers of scratching on the post, accompanied by praise, and an irresistible
treat to
reward the cat
as soon
as he performs the
desired action.
As your pet completes desired behaviors, such as staying on his own in comfort areas, they are rewarded with praise and a trea
As your pet completes
desired behaviors, such
as staying on his own in comfort areas, they are rewarded with praise and a trea
as staying on his own in comfort areas, they are
rewarded with praise and a
treat.
As soon as your dog performs the desired behavior, reward him immediately with a treat and verbal prais
As soon
as your dog performs the desired behavior, reward him immediately with a treat and verbal prais
as your dog performs the
desired behavior,
reward him immediately with a
treat and verbal praise.
This method of training gives the dog a positive reinforcement when a
desired behavior is offered, such
as verbal praise, a
treat or any other
reward.