We all know that Consequences can be used to train new behaviours and reduce existing behaviours. But what about non-consequences?
Extinction is the process of not reinforcing a previously reinforced behaviour.
It involves identifying what the reinforcer is for a target behaviour and removing it.
Plenty of people call themselves a dog whisperer, usually for commercial gain. Since the success of Monty Roberts, the Horse Whisperer, it seems to be a title almost anyone can brand themselves with - so long as they are not Horse Whisperers (that one is owned and trademarked by Monty Roberts).
