Good Dog Project: Hawaii Dog Training

What is Positive Reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement is a type of conditioning/training where something pleasant is given to a subject (dog/human etc.) after a desired behavior is displayed, thus increasing the frequency in which that particular behavior is displayed.

Example of Positive Reinforcement: You ask your dog to sit and he does. You then give him a piece of bacon. Your dog is more likely so sit more quickly next time you ask him to.