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You'll earn in store credit. Positive Reinforcement Training without the Use of Food
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- Duration: 1 hour 46 minutes
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Audio: English
- Expires: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Certificate of Attendance Extended
Approved for CEUs







Many different methods exist for training animals of all species: most rely on some variety of reinforcement or punishment. Food is generally considered to be a primary reinforcer, which means that it is something that the majority of animals find inherently rewarding, even without prior training or experience. With that said, there are several good reasons why using food in training may not always be a great idea. This presentation will cover these reasons, as well as extensive information about how to use positive reinforcement based training methods without the use of food.
General information:
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Content
- Student Notes Positive reinforcement training without the use of food
- Handout Positive reinforcement training without the use of food
- Certificate of Attendance
The following organizations acknowledge this webinar for CEUs:
Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) 1.5 |
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Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) 1.5 |
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International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) 1.5 |
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Internationaler Berufsverband der Hundetrainer (IBH) |
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The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) 1.5 |
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Tellington TTouch® Verein Deutschland |
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International Avian Trainers Certification Board and International Animal Trainers Certification Board (IATCB) 1.5 |

Dr. Christopher Pachel View all Speaker Products
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC received his veterinary degree from the University of MN in 2002 and became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists in 2010. He has operated both house-call and office-based behavior practices and is currently the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR. Dr. Pachel lectures regularly throughout the US as well as internationally, teaches courses at multiple veterinary schools in the US, and has authored several articles and book chapters on topics such as Intercat aggression and Pet selection for animal assisted therapy. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal cases involving animal behavior, and is also a Vice-president of Veterinary Behavior on the executive leadership team for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training.