# 395: Positive reinforcement training without using food

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Podcast: [The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vet-blast-podcast-presented-by-dvm360-435217)
Published: 2026-03-24T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8878162
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Duration seconds: 1294

## Resource

Nominate your veterinary hero here today! Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAABC), discuss the strategic use of food as a primary reinforcer in canine training, emphasizing its effectiveness due to its high value and ease of delivery. They define positive reinforcement as the process of increasing a desired behavior by adding a rewarding stimulus. Pachel highlights the critical role of timing, noting that rewards should be delivered immediately to be most effective. He also explores non-food reinforcers, such as engaging activities or favorite objects, and the use of secondary reinforcers like clickers or verbal cues to bridge the gap between a behavior and its reward.

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