⭐ What Is Shaping? Shaping involves breaking a complex behavior into tiny, achievable steps. Each time the dog offers a behavior that’s closer to the target, you mark (e.g., with a clicker or “yes!”) and reward it. Over time, the dog naturally works toward the final behavior. Example: Teaching a dog to go to a mat Step 1: Dog looks at the mat → reward Step 2: Dog moves toward it → reward Step 3: Touches mat → reward Step 4: Puts paws on mat → reward Step 5: Lies on mat → reward --- ⭐ Benefits of

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