Cog-Dog Radio Errorless Learning
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Jun 17, 2025 Delve into the intriguing debate surrounding errorless learning in dog training. Discover how this approach can offer a more compassionate alternative to traditional trial-and-error methods. Explore common misconceptions and the importance of fostering a supportive learning environment for our furry friends. This conversation challenges listeners to reassess how they perceive failure in training, urging a more understanding perspective.
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Understanding Errorless Learning
- Errorless learning minimizes errors but does not mean errors never happen.
- It focuses on not using mistakes as teaching moments or intentionally causing errors.
Design Errorless Introductions
- Design introductions of new concepts to be errorless.
- Use errors as indicators to improve your training design, not for the dog to fix.
Introduce Errors Strategically
- Teach new responses errorlessly before deliberately introducing errors.
- Use errors strategically to suppress old responses with a plan for quick reinforcement recovery.