A dog participating in dog agility training must navigate a variety of obstacles,such as jumping over hurdles,walking over seesaws,and running through tunnels with its trainer only able to reinforce the dog with a snack or hug after the dog completes the entire sequence.This dog training is accomplished through
A) systematic desensitization.
B) fixed action patterns.
C) programmed instruction.
D) response chaining.

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Response chaining involves breaking down complex behaviors into smaller steps and teaching each step individually, gradually chaining them together to create a complete behavior. In dog agility training, the dog learns to navigate each obstacle separately before completing the entire sequence. Once the dog learns each individual behavior, it is able to perform them in the correct order to complete the obstacle course. The reinforcement (snack or hug) is given after the dog completes the entire sequence, which reinforces the whole chain of behaviors.

A Dog Participating in Dog Agility Training Must Navigate a Variety