Train Your Dog in 3 Easy Steps
Classical Conditioned Learning Theory
Classical Conditioning - Ivan Pavlov
FIRST STEP
Before Conditioning - In this stage, the Unconditioned Stimulus produces an Unconditioned Response. In simplicity this means that a stimulus in the environment has produced a behavior that is unlearned and therefore is a natural response that has not yet been taught. At this point your dog will not perform the intended action.
SECOND STEP
During Conditioning - In this stage, a neutral stimulus that produces no response is associated with the unconditioned stimulus and now becomes known as the conditioned stimulus. This is an important step because this is where your dog will learn the new behavior.
THIRD STEP
After Conditioning - In this stage, the Neutral Stimulus has been associated with the Unconditioned Stimulus to create a new Conditioned Response. At Last your dog will respond in the new trained behavior.
VOICE COMMANDING YOUR DOG
- The Unconditioned Stimulus in this scenario is making the dog perform the intended action to produce the Unconditioned Response of the dog performing the intended action
- The Neutral/Conditioned Stimulus is your specific command words
- The Conditioned Response is the dog performing the action
MAKING YOUR DOG EAT FOOD
- The Unconditioned Stimulus in this scenario is the food to produce the Unconditioned Response of the dog salivating
- The Neutral/Conditioned Stimulus is you ringing a bell or something of this nature
- The Conditioned Response is the dog salivating
POTTY TRAINING YOUR DOG
- The Unconditioned Stimulus in this scenario is taking the dog outside on the lawn to produce the Unconditioned Response of the dog doing his business
- The Neutral/Conditioned stimulus is you snapping your fingers three times or anything of this nature
- The Conditioned Response is the dog doing his business
YOU WILL BE AMAZED TO SEE THAT WHAT WAS ONCE AN UNLEARNED AND OUT OF NATURE ACTION, NOW A COMMON BEHAVIOUR
GOOD LUCK IN TRAINING YOUR DOG