A Go Further Training Course:
Reward Technology
starting 22 Jul 2026 ~ 4 weeks
A reinforcer may function to increase the likelihood of repetition but a reward will function to build pleasure into the action, a desire to repeat.
➤ Do you know what make a reward a pleasant experience different from a joyous one different from an thrilling one?
➤ Does the reward anticipation compliment or contradict the learning?
Learn the technology of Reward Predicting Stimulus and the undercurrent of the cue as a marker and the marker as a cue.
➤ Does the timing matter?
➤ Is the clicker too easy and assumed to be effective?
➤ Can you measure this?
Using Reward Prediction Error without the risk of extinction bursts or confusion that come with intermittent reward schedules.
£128.00
This course suitable for:
Anyone seeking to improve their own skills for the benefit of their dog. From beginners to advanced trainers we all learn from each other's learning.
Lessons include a range of practical activities to learn with regular feedback on your progress. This is through videos you upload (maximum of 6 minutes total in 3 sessions per week) and progress reports.
If you are enthusiastic about learning, developing and building your relationship, connection and skills then you will be very welcome.
Format of the Course
✦ Practical Activities: selected to develop the skills with an option to work on individual progress and the elements requiring our attention. We will look at a range of rewards, cues and behaviours of your choice.
✦ Weekly Live Sessions: recorded held on Wednesday at 8pm UK (1900 GMT/UTC), for discussions, focus on specific topics and your questions.
✦ Individual Feedback: share your video link for individual feedback, up to 6 minutes per week.
✦ Course Material: available for 6 weeks after the course.
✦ Participants only: no auditors or spectators.
✦ Attendance Certificates: available for active participants: joining the live sessions, questions, contribution to forum discussions etc.
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