Rewarding a puppy or dog with positive reinforcement when they are doing behaviors we like is a great way to increase the probability that those behaviors happen more frequently in the future. A big mistake that I see many dog owners and dog trainers making is that they do not take into account context when giving positive reinforcement. What do I mean by that? What state of mind are you in? What state of mind is the dog in? Where are you giving positive reinforcement? For how long? Do I want my