# Episode 40: Increasing Reinforcement in Rally & All Sports

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Podcast: [Canine Connection Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-connection-podcast-7356214)
Published: 2026-06-01T13:08:38+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/canine-connection-podcast/2851745
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## Resource

With so much talk about reducing reinforcement we often lose sight of the fact that REINFORCEMENT drives behavior. We need reinforcement! It's important information! And information is motivating. To often we are not reinforcing enough. This topic started out with discussing Rally...but quickly grew into other sports. Because it's a thing...we are often not reinforcing enough. It's all about balance!! CHAPTERS: 0:11 Introduction and Overview 1:08 Common Training Mistakes 2:30 Importance of Engagement 6:42 Breaking Behaviors Down 19:33 Challenges in Rally Training 30:16 Strategies for Success 47:24 Conclusions and Final Thoughts CONTACT US: https://www.youtube.com/@canineconnectionpod https://www.facebook.com/canineconnectionpodcast PETRA: https://www.facebook.com/petrafordtrainer/ www.petrasdogresourcecenter.com LAURIE: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.strimavicius https://www.facebook.com/groups/trainme2025

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