Teaching a dog tricks by rewarding the dog when it is making successive approximations, or steps toward the correct action, is an example of

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Successive approximation, also known as shaping, involves rewarding a behavior that is close to the final desired behavior and gradually increasing the criteria for reward until the dog is performing the desired behavior. This method is often used in teaching complex tricks or behaviors.

Teaching a Dog Tricks by Rewarding the Dog When It