Date of Award
Summer 8-7-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere
Second Advisor
Dr. Diana Reiss
Academic Program Adviser
Karolina Czech
Abstract
This study examines the efficacy of clicker training when teaching dogs a cone targeting behavior via two positive reinforcement training methods: shaping and luring. Training method, but not clicker use, significantly impacted rate of behavior acquisition. Clicker use improved learning efficacy in luring conditions but did not impact cue fluency.
Recommended Citation
Fraser, Sarah, "To Click or Not to Click: Does Clicker Use Influence the Efficacy of Different Teaching Methods in Dog Training?" (2020). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/630