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How to train a cat to operate a light switch.

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How to train a cat to operate a light switch. In this video Zimba is clicker trained to operate a light switch. The clicker has previously been established as a conditioned reinforcer for operant behaviour and Zimba has earlier experience with this type of training with a clicker. The training consisted of short approximately 5 min sessions over a period of 3 days. All the training was videotaped. The total training time to get the results you see at the end of the video was 28 minutes and 34 seconds. In the beginning any approach to the switch results in a click followed by food. After approaching the switch is established contact with the switch is required for a click. Pawing the switch is preferred

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: RichardNorton

Length: 06:57
Rating: 4.62
Views: 416113

Tags: atferdsvitenskap  Behavioural  bengal  cat  clickertraining  ridanos  science  

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brinstar117 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Bindlossclun, The click sound is coming from a handheld device from the trainer. It is sounded when the cat nears the switch in order to positively reinforce the cat's attention towards the switch. That way it can be conditioned to identify the clicking sound with the switch and with a reward of food.
Bindlossclun (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
the click sound is fake, why did you put it in?
bruisedkiwi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
this guy reminds me of bubbles from the trailer park boys. amazing though. i shall try it.
johntkucz (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Awesome! loved all the precision of adding up all the total training hours and scientific jargon and applications. nice.
djocsion (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
very awsum video thanks for posting BUT i have training my cat since she was a kittin and she is the most well behaved clever cat i know she opens the doors, pulls the blind down, she even got her own tv with sky which she loves especialy the snooker she goes nuts lol
anko8aug (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
try it without food
anko8aug (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
it gonna be one fat cat if u feed it for tricks lol
vorlaukur (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
train him to turn the tv on and off...
batidadefresa (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Just to play devil's advocate: Why would you want to train your cat to flick a light switch?
KungPowBabe (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
how cute smart kitty :)

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