This badge signifies the completion of the course The First Steps Of Getting A Behavior Started – A Deep Dive.

Getting action started when training a new behavior can sometimes be one of the most challenging yet essential steps. In this deep dive, we explore this critical first stage. You’ll learn important details to facilitate creating conditions that genuinely occasion behavior change. We discuss the importance of training under the right conditions, such as when the animal is receptive and with minimal distractions. We also share strategies like targeting and luring, examining their pros and cons to help you decide when and how to use them effectively. The video emphasizes finding a starting point where reinforceable behavior can happen, even if it differs vastly from the ultimate goal, and highlights the value of observation and data collection in adjusting your approach. Additionally, we cover how to build reinforcement history, focusing on timely and frequent reinforcement, and avoiding common pitfalls like early generalization or setting too high criteria. If you’re ready to refine your training skills and tackle those crucial first steps, this video is for you. Watch now and start building behavior with these useful strategies.

This course takes 1 hour to complete.