Passive Observer.

Passive Observer Name: Institution: Course: Instructor: Date: Passive Observer Being Passive Observant in a Dog Training Center Introduction In-depth comprehension of the various learning theories and their day-to-day application in different setups is crucial. Learning theories are applicable in several settings, such as dog training centers, daycares, schools, and even homes. My preferred setting for passive observation was a dog training center since I am passionate about dogs, and for years, I have wondered how dogs acquire some skills through their training. The outstanding learning theory at this center is operant conditioning. Therefore, this essay delves into operant conditioning, how it works, and its components. It also looks at the studies related to this particular learning theory. Observation Trainers in the dog training center train various breeds of dogs of all different ages. I was drawn to the age at which the dogs started getting trained. Almost 95% of the trained dogs were below two years old. The dogs are trained on various skills, such as taking commands, sniffing prohibited drugs like cocaine, and repelling strangers. Therefore, the dogs are trained according to the targeted goals, as some dogs are used for security, and others are purely pets. In contrast, others are used to detect drug smugglers at various targeted points, such as the entry and exit of a country. I observed ...