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Episode #244 Why You Don’t Always Need to Reward Every Time – The Power of Intermittent Reinforcement

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In this episode, Amy from BAXTER & Bella explains one of the most powerful concepts in dog training—intermittent reinforcement.

You’ll learn:

  • What intermittent reinforcement is and why it works
  • How it helps build stronger, more reliable behaviors
  • Real-life examples for recall, loose leash walking, and tricks
  • Common mistakes to avoid, like fading rewards too soon or accidentally reinforcing unwanted behaviors

If you’ve ever wondered when to stop rewarding every single sit or recall, this episode will help you understand how to make good behaviors last a lifetime.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Intermittent Reinforcement (00:00:00)

2. Benefits of Intermittent Reinforcement (00:01:29)

3. Real-Life Training Applications (00:03:25)

4. Avoiding Common Reinforcement Mistakes (00:05:18)

5. Conclusion and Resources (00:06:55)

244 episodes

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In this episode, Amy from BAXTER & Bella explains one of the most powerful concepts in dog training—intermittent reinforcement.

You’ll learn:

  • What intermittent reinforcement is and why it works
  • How it helps build stronger, more reliable behaviors
  • Real-life examples for recall, loose leash walking, and tricks
  • Common mistakes to avoid, like fading rewards too soon or accidentally reinforcing unwanted behaviors

If you’ve ever wondered when to stop rewarding every single sit or recall, this episode will help you understand how to make good behaviors last a lifetime.

Support the show

Follow us on social media
Instagram @BAXTERandBella
Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool
YouTube @BAXTERandBella
Subscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips!
Check out our FREE resources!
Join our membership here.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Intermittent Reinforcement (00:00:00)

2. Benefits of Intermittent Reinforcement (00:01:29)

3. Real-Life Training Applications (00:03:25)

4. Avoiding Common Reinforcement Mistakes (00:05:18)

5. Conclusion and Resources (00:06:55)

244 episodes

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