Beyond the Black Box

Feb 12 2024 4 ep. 36 mins 8

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Join Sara and Jenn as they explore and advocate for learner-centered animal training. With insatiable curiosity and a commitment to science-informed practices, Sara and Jenn unpack the nuances of current R+ training techniques, weave interdisciplinary thought into the ever-evolving landscape of behavior science, and demonstrate the value and efficacy of incorporating choice, voice, and agency into modern training practices.

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Episode 3: Agency is an Antecedent

Jun 01 2023 65 mins

Join us as we explore the complex relationship and differences between choice, freedom, and agency in animal training; and delve into whether our current discussions surrounding agency are truly reaping the benefits described in the current literature to empower animals. The science is clear, agency isn't an aspiration, it's a prerequisite and fundamental component of instr

Episode 2: Introducing Jenn! How did we get here?

Jun 01 2023 61 mins

In this episode, we introduce co-host Jenn Dize, self-described dog-nerd, as we recount the story of how Jenn's adorable and reactive pup Chloe, and TikTok prompted her to take a headlong leap into choice-based communication. How the R+2.0 community sparked a friendship fueled by our mutual passion for learning, animals, and science. We hope you all will join us in continuing t

Episode 1: Cognitive Distortions

Jan 25 2023 19 mins

If we acknowledge the probability that animals experience cognitive distortions, how could we possibly apply practical strategies to address it? We don't have to read an animal's mind, we can act to combat the potential for false predictions not by acknowledging what will not be, but rather by modeling what will be. By crafting a learning environment that guarantees safety,