Dog training
Dog Training
Dog training (/dɔːg ˈtreɪnɪŋ/) is the application of behavior analysis which uses the environmental events of antecedents and consequences to modify the dog behavior, either for it to assist in specific activities or undertake particular tasks, or for it to participate effectively in contemporary domestic life.
Etymology
The term "Dog training" is derived from the English words "dog" and "training". The word "dog" comes from the Old English "docga", while "training" is derived from the Old French "trainer", which means to drag or pull.
Related Terms
- Dog: A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.
- Training: The action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior.
- Behavior Analysis: The science of understanding, explaining, describing, and predicting behavior.
- Antecedents: A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
- Consequences: A result or effect of an action or condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dog training
- Wikipedia's article - Dog training
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