The Fulcrum Between What You Want and What Your Dog Wants
On secondary reinforcers, a frivolous lawsuit, learned helplessness, AI, and the late Alexandra Kurland.
Don't Be a Dick to Your Dog
Annie Grossman writes about positive reinforcement dog training and the science of behavior—often with detours into kids, culture, and everyday life. She is the author of How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science (Sourcebooks 2024).
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