An Exploration of the Contextual Interference Effect on Trained Trick Retention in Companion Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)
The ability to enact behavior change is pivotal to dog training success. Currently, there are few studies informing the best training practices. This thesis sought to enhance current training practices by applying a human motor skill learning theory, the contextual interference effect (CI), to a tri...
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Language: | English |
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CUNY Academic Works
2022
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Online Access: | https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/788 https://academicworks.cuny.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1862&context=hc_sas_etds |
Summary: | The ability to enact behavior change is pivotal to dog training success. Currently, there are few studies informing the best training practices. This thesis sought to enhance current training practices by applying a human motor skill learning theory, the contextual interference effect (CI), to a trick-training paradigm with companion dogs. |
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