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Mikey enjouing a walk in his harness
Alex JacobsonAlex Jacobson Jul 16, 2026

When Distance Is the Reinforcer: What a New Zoo Animal Welfare Paper Can Teach Us About Fearful Dogs

Positive reinforcement is a valuable tool, but it is not always the right first step. When a dog is trying to create distance from something frightening, respecting that need for distance is the most direct and compassionate way to begin.

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Dawson the dog sitting on a large dog bed with the book “BF Skinner: The Man and His Ideas”, by Richard I. Evans
Alex JacobsonAlex Jacobson Jun 2, 2026

Reading Behavior: “BF Skinner: The Man and His Ideas”, by Richard I. Evans

What can B. F. Skinner teach us about living with dogs? In this post, we will look at a few quotes from "B. F. Skinner: The Man and His Ideas" and connect them to everyday dog training: why dogs do what they do, why labels like “stubborn” often get in our way, and how curiosity can help us build a better relationship with the dog in front of us.

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