When training against demand barking, what action should the owner take to reinforce quiet behavior?
Answer
Wait for a break in the barking, even a single second of silence, and then reward
The approach should be to consciously override the instinct to satisfy the request immediately, waiting instead for a break in the barking before rewarding that silence with the desired attention or object.
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