In this lesson we will define communication in our animal interactions. Discover Joint Attention's role in effective communication. Introduce Generative Communication, enhancing animal skills. Explore pointing as a powerful tool for conveying intentions. Gain practical exercises with video demonstrations.

In this lesson, we delve into the fascinating world of motor imitation. introducing the concept of reverse mimicry, a paradigm shift where humans become mimics, copying the movements of their canine companions. Through reverse mimicry, humans empower dogs to control their behavior, fostering a deeper level of understanding and cooperation between species.

In this lesson, we will explore communicative behavior & verbal operants. Analyze human & animal examples. See how meaning is co-created. Understand how reinforcement shapes communication. Gain insight into successful exchanges. Learn to recognize verbal operants & appreciate diverse communication forms.

In this lesson, we dive deep into the art of introducing gestural mands through observational and experiential modeling, We explore the power of modeling, both in theory and practice, highlighting a common example and addressing obstacles that may hinder learning. We delve into the concept of multiple exemplar training, demonstrating how it can be seamlessly integrated into modeling to facilitate faster generalization of skills.

In this lesson we introduce a system of building block communications, empowering learners to co-create experiences. Learn to construct communicative skills, enabling active participation. this system fosters safety, enriching interactions, and collaboration with animals. Take a deep dive through a sample system used on walks, and experience how B.A.A.R.C. can simplify learning for all.

In this lesson, we highlight the role of B.A.A.R.C. in providing insight into the learner’s motivations. It’s not uncommon when first exploring a system to question whether or not your pet or animal learner truly understands it. Despite our best intentions, assumptions made on behalf of our animals can pose risks. We examine these risks in detail, discussing alternative explanations that may suggest a lack of understanding of the system by the animal learner.

In this video we break down an example of a dog who uses this system to stop movement in a particular direction, and how automatically interpreting pulling as a desire to move in that direction can lead to increasing conflict and stress.

In this video, we break down an example of the benefits for the dog of stopping when the dog gets ahead of us. We examine whether or not our actions are perceived as punishing through a breakdown of body language in this particular example. Additionally, this is an excellent example of how it can be intentional communication to not choose a particular option, such as re-engaging movement.

In this video, we break down an example of motivation increasing the rate of behavior associated with the desired outcome.

In this video, we contrast the first session in which the handler felt that stopping was frustrating for the pup, they were more inclined to follow behind her without being told to move to the end of the session when human responses were more consistent.

In this lesson, we explore the concept of response effort and its impact on communicative behaviors in both animals and humans. By contrasting response effort, participants gain a deeper understanding of how it influences the clarity and interpretation of communicative behaviors exhibited by animals. We discuss how recognizing and interpreting differences in response effort can provide greater certainty in understanding our animals' intentions.

In this video we examine our interpretations and the benefits of enhancing clarity. In the first video, the handler believed that the dog was not using communication, and desired to get the human as they had in the past. In the breakdown, we note evidence of rule-governance, and the signs that the dog was using the system, but the communication used was unexpected and contradictory to existing beliefs.

In this lesson, we'll delve into the concept of reinforcement and its crucial role in communicative learning. We'll define reinforcement and explore the different types, discussing how they can impact communication dynamics.