While reaching for the cookies is a common go-to for reinforcement, there are other forms that are just as powerful - sometimes even more so than food!

Listen to this episode to learn the basics of possession-based play skills so you can have a fantastic alternative to food in your reinforcement toolbox.

This bite-sized episode is a peek into one of Naomi's Cat and Dog Coexistence Club Masterclasses.

Time Stamps:

[00:55] Introduction: The Power of Play

[01:15] What is Reinforcement?

[02:34] The Three Main Types of Reinforcing Events

[06:19] The Easiest for Reinforcing: The Completely Controlled Events

[07:54] The differences between Play-based Reinforcement and Food-based Reinforcement

[09:55] Teaching Toy Skills: Types of Play

[11:03] Teaching Toy Skills: The Framework of Possession-based play

If you want access to these Masterclasses live, you can join the Cat and Dog Coexistence Club! Membership is included in all of my private training programs so head over to the Praiseworthy Pets website and take the quiz to find out which program would suit you best!

Resources

Read the transcription or watch the section of the Masterclass from this episode

Episode 33: Treat Options for your Non-food Motivated Pet