Very few behavior-change programs with canines produce effects that persist beyond the training condition. The present study is an experimental demonstration of a constructional program that established calm patterns of behavior as alternatives to hyperactive ones. Three dogs that exhibited hyperactive patterns were chosen as subjects. Seven conditions common to canine-caretaker relationships were used to determine which factors resulted in the hyperactive patterns. Then, sitting and lying down were taught as beginning points using touch as a reinforcer. The final behavior, maintained by naturally occurring reinforcers, was established errorlessly. The study used a control-analysis strategy of behavior change with a changing-criterion design. The intervention resulted in an immediate reduction in hyperactivity and an increase in sitting and lying down for all dogs.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc984128 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Owens, Chase Jonathan |
| Contributors | Rosales-Ruiz, Jesus, Cihon, Traci M., Smith, Richard G. (Richard Gordon), 1956- |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iii, 38 pages, Text |
| Rights | Public, Owens, Chase Jonathan, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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