Take A Nap: Day 3

First, a review of what was done yesterday.




Then the bolster is introduced at the end of a mat.



The bolster is moved again to the end of the mat.  Lily isn't sure what Wendi wants and offers other behaviors before figuring it out.







Wendi changes her position and the rate of reinforcement goes way way up.

Take A Nap: Day 2

First, a review using the small bolster from yesterday.




Then a switch to the larger bolster to more clearly see Lily's chin and neck position.  She generalizes easily to the new bolster.




We continue to evaluate and clarify our criteria.




In subsequent sessions we will begin to a) build duration and b) have the trainer move further from the chair and bolster.



Maybe even add a verbal cue......although the presentation of the bolster itself is a strong environmental cue.  But there are many reasons for adding the verbal.  Haven't made a firm decision on just what that cue will be.  For now it's Take A Nap.

Take A Nap: Day 1

The first three sessions where a matter of determining criteria ...  where we wanted Lily's chin to rest

Here we found it – her chin and part of her neck resting on the bolster itself.

We were able to quickly transfer the bolster from Wendy's lap to the seat of the chair and to deliver the treat on the floor.  Next we lowered the height of the bolster by removing the cushion from the chair while changing nothing else.