What should we do when someone is wrong on the internet about dog training or cat behaviour, and is it worth trying a DRI for humans…
By Zazie Todd, PhD
Being positive about positive reinforcement
Kristi and Zazie chat about the need to be positive when talking about dog training and cat behaviour, and how they cope when someone is wrong on the internet.
We talked about:
- The value of positive reinforcement, and gratitude for the positive reinforcement we get for the podcast
- How to cope when someone is badly wrong on the internet and the post takes off
- The idea of a DRI for ourselves: differential reinforcement of an incompatible behaviour
- The idea of a revenge blog and how we have both written some of them
- The value of likes, comments, and shares on social media and the difference they can make to the algorithm
- The need to stay informed about science and the scientific process
Also mentioned in this show:
The books we recommend in this episode are:
- Memorial Park by Louisa Scarr
- Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging, and Loving this World by Rona Maynard
Happy listening or watching!
