You are teaching your dog to sit.Every time you say "sit!" and the dog follows your command you give him a treat.This is an example of a _____.

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The act of giving the dog a treat when it sits after the command of "sit!" is an example of positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is a process that strengthens a behavior by adding a reward or incentive whenever that behavior is exhibited. In this case, the treat is the reward that encourages the dog to sit every time it hears the command.

You Are Teaching Your Dog to Sit