Martha wants to teach her dog Max the command,"Get beer,Max." This involves going to the refrigerator and opening it by pulling on a dishtowel tied to the handle,taking out a can of beer with his mouth,and bringing it to her dinner guest.Which of the following training methods is likely to work best?
A)Chaining and positive reinforcement
B)Shaping and positive punishment
C)Chaining and negative punishment
D)Shaping and negative reinforcement

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Chaining involves breaking down the command into smaller, manageable steps, which allows the dog to learn each step before moving on to the next. By using positive reinforcement, such as giving the dog a treat or praise when he completes each step correctly, the behavior is more likely to be repeated in the future. Using a chain of behaviors, along with positive reinforcement, will increase the likelihood that Max will learn the entire command, "Get beer, Max."

Martha Wants to Teach Her Dog Max the Command,"Get Beer,Max