So, we all took Pysch 101 and had to learn about intermittent reinforcement. It is supposed to be the most effective reinforcement. You know, things like gambling and other things that give you reinforcement randomly keep you playing. And we all heard about Pavlov's dogs..
Trevor could teach those stupid pups a thing or two.
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We have a cookie jar of treats by the door to stop him from grabbing you when you go. The idea was intermittently to reward him for sitting quietly as we left.
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Intermittent's ass, says one Trevor.
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If he doesn't get a treat, he grabs your pants' leg and then barks like a mad dog for a while. Not just down the elevator, but we have come back up after a quick trip to the mini-mart and bark bark bark is still going on. If, on the other hand, he gets a treat, he toddles off to his bed.
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Turns out he has trained us completely.