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
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