Function matters: a review of terminological differences in applied and basic clicker training research
In clicker training, animal trainers pair a small device (a “clicker”) with a reward when teaching or maintaining responding. Animal trainers often assume clicker training is a “science-based” way to train animals. But, the few studies that have compared clicker training to a control have not provid...
Main Authors: | Nicole R. Dorey, David J. Cox |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-09-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/5621.pdf |
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