The Complete Dog Training Glossary: 100+ Essential Terms
Understanding your dog starts with learning their language. We built this glossary using 16 years of professional, force-free behavior consulting at Camp Ruff Ruff. Every definition is grounded in modern science and matches the practical framework we use with our clients daily. Skip the confusing jargon—here is exactly how your dog learns, thinks, and communicates.
The Complete Dog Training Glossary: 100+ Essential Terms
There are currently 3 names in this directory beginning with the letter I.
Intermittent Reinforcement.
Reinforcement is given only part of the time a subject gives the desired response.
Interupt
To turn the dog's attention away from a behavior as a prevention to unwanted behaviors.
Submitted by: S. SheafferInterval Reinforcement.
A schedule of reinforcement, which sets the rule that reinforcement is delivered immediately following the first response exhibited after a specific interval of time has passed. It is a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.
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