Positive reinforcement training as an enrichment strategy (1998)

Laule, G. E. , Desmond, T.

Abstract

Principles of positive reinforcement training are clearly outlined and applications reviewed. Animals are reinforced with pleasurable rewards for the desired behavioural response. Operationally, this means that positive alternatives are exhausted before any kind of negative reinforcement is used. Punishment is only appropriate in a situation that is life threatening for person or animal. ... Positive reinforcement training does not require any food deprivation. ... This training regime relies on voluntary cooperation by the animal to be successful.