Field Scenario

A client’s dog reliably performs a new behavior in training sessions but the owner wonders if they need to keep giving a treat every single time forever.

What You Actually Explain

• Reinforcement can be faded to an intermittent schedule once a behavior is well established
• This should be done gradually and correctly to avoid losing the behavior
• Explain the actual mechanism behind why fading works, not just the practical steps
• This is a normal, expected part of the training process, not a sign something went wrong