Geeky aspects of using food as reinforcement

Geeky Aspects of using food as reinforces. October 21 at 4:30 pm CEST Find your local time Here

Are you curious about the fascinating world of using food and eating as a reinforcer in animal training and behavior modification? Join us for an in-depth exploration of the geeky aspects of this fundamental behavior.

In this webinar, we'll take a closer look at the intricate dynamics of eating as an operant behavior that often goes unnoticed or underestimated. We'll shed light on how dogs, at times, are mislabeled as "not motivated," leading to misconceptions about positive reinforcement. By understanding the crucial role of eating as a learned behavior, we can lay a strong foundation for effective training with our animals.

Moreover, we'll dive into the complex nature of food as a reinforcer, debunking the assumption that it's always reliable. Discover how food can also act as a discriminative stimulus for punishment or become conditioned punishment itself, potentially leading to problem behaviors.

During this webinar, we'll explore real-life scenarios where dogs display behaviors seemingly related to food, and how these behaviors are actually learned responses. Understanding the intricacies of food-related cues will help us improve our training techniques.

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of food's function in motivation, extinction, and frustration. Learn effective strategies for using food as a powerful tool in behavior modification programs while avoiding common pitfalls.

We'll also delve into the importance of defining a clear loop of eating behavior and optimizing the delivery pattern to enhance learning. By measuring baseline behavior and grasping the concept of contrafreeloading, we can fine-tune our training methods and achieve better results.

If you're passionate about animal training, behavior science, and the geeky side of using food as a reinforcer, this webinar is tailor-made for you. Get ready to gain valuable insights, practical tips, and a deeper appreciation for the power of food in animal training . Don't miss this exciting opportunity to become a true geek in the world of animal training!

Speaker Bio:

Agnieszka Janarek is the founder of Tromplo, and her academic background is in Applied Behavior Analysis. She aims to bridge the gap between science and practice, teaching her students how to apply scientific knowledge to real-world scenarios. Her goal is to dispel myths and rely on reliable education based on scientific and ethical principles in the animal training world.

Agnieszka has focus on empowering trainers to work independently and develop essential skills for working with animals. She prioritize giving animals choices in their training interactions, regardless of the task at hand.

Creating Tromplo was a dream come true for her. It provides a safe space for positive reinforcement trainers to learn from one another and apply the latest scientific methods to enhance learning in their students.

In 2016, Agnieszka founded the Nosework Poland Association, which has become the largest Nosework sports organization in Poland. While she is no longer affiliated with the organization, she is proud of its growth. She is also a caretaker of three adopted dogs: Gacek, Gapcio, and Gunia.

Currently, she is a doctoral student at the Institute of Psychology at Jagiellonian University, working on her PhD thesis on anxiety behavior in dogs under the supervision of Professor Przemysław Bąbel.

EDUCATION:

- Applied Behavior Analysis, Florida Institute of Technology

- Jagiellonian University Psychology Department: currently pursuing a PhD on fearful behaviors in dogs

- Master's Degree from Law School, Jagiellonian University, and Certificate of American Law Program, Berkeley University of California (USA)

- LLA- Living and Learning with Animals Certificate of Completion, Professor: Susan G. Friedman Ph.D

- TAKL – Trainer Accredited by Kay Laurence Course

- Mantrailing International Instructor Course – Tromplo is the first Polish branch of Mantrailing International Andreas Ebert

- CPCFT Certified Professional Caine Fitness Trainer by Debbie Gross

- Founder of Polish Nosework Organization: Nosework Polska

- Founder of Tromplo®

- Licensed Polish Nosework Association Trainer and Judge

- Conducting seminars in Poland and abroad

In this webinar Agnieszka will talk to us about "The geeky Aspects of using food as reinforces! A very interesting and inspirering webinar, I am sure!

Keywords for the webinar:

• Food as a Reinforcer
• Animal Training
• Behavior Modification
• Eating Behavior
• Positive Reinforcement
• Geeky Aspects
• Operant Behavior
• Misconceptions
• Problem Behaviors
• Discriminative Stimulus
• Conditioned Punishment
• Training Techniques
• Motivation
• Extinction
• Frustration
• Contrafreeloading
• Behavior Science
• Practical Tips
• Learning Optimization
• Animal Behavior
• Webinar
• Insights
• Valuable Knowledge
• Geek in Animal Training

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The webinar lasts for approx. two hours, including questions.

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