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Preferred term

positive reinforcement training

Definition

  • Information Giving an animal a reward (treats, toys, praise, etc.) when they preform a desired task or behavior. This type of training can be used with pets, research animals, captive animals, etc.

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/13799395

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