You Want Your Dog to Stop Barking Unnecessarily So You

question 149

Multiple Choice

You want your dog to stop barking unnecessarily so you take him to a dog trainer.The trainer tells you that the key to good training is figuring out how to increase the desired behavior.According to the trainer,which of the following is the best approach?

• A) positive reinforcement when the dog is barking
• B) negative reinforcement when the dog is barking
• C) positive punishment when the dog is quiet
• D) negative reinforcement when the dog is quiet

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