Browsing by Author "Sargisson, Rebecca J."
Now showing items 1-5 of 19
-
The effect of reinforcement rate variations on hits and false alarms in remote explosive scent tracing with dogs
(Mine Action Information Center, 2010)Detection animals offer untapped potential in terms of locating landmines and explosive ordnance in the field and in the laboratory. In this study, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining investigated the ... -
Efficacy of Dog Training With and Without Remote Electronic Collars vs. a Focus on Positive Reinforcement by China, L., Mills, D. S., and Cooper, J. J. [Book Review]
(Frontiers Media, 2021)In an experimental analysis of the effectiveness of e-collars, China et al. (1) concluded that “there is no evidence to indicate that E-collar training is necessary” (p. 1). The paper contributes to a wider body of research ... -
The efficacy of systematic desensitization for treating the separation-related problem behaviour of domestic dogs
(Elsevier, 2010)The evaluation of systematic desensitization to treat separation-related problem behaviours, such as destruction of property, excessive barking, or house-soiling, has tended to rely on single case-studies. Eight dogs ... -
Environmental determinants of landmine detection by dogs: Findings from a large-scale study in Afghanistan
(Center for International Stabilization and Recovery, James Madison University, 2012)This article’s purpose is to examine the strengths and weaknesses of mine-detection dogs in different environments. The experiments employed a total of 39 dogs in Afghanistan between October 2002 and July 2003. The results ... -
An Evaluation of the Aboistop Citronella-Spray Collar as a Treatment for Barking of Domestic Dogs
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2011)The aim of our study was to investigate whether citronella-spray collars offer a humane alternative to electric-shock collars to reduce the barking of domestic dogs. The Aboistop collar was applied to seven dogs with ...
Co-authors for Rebecca J. Sargisson
Supervised by Rebecca J. Sargisson
Showing up to 5 theses - most recently added to Research Commons first.
-
Mind reading as behaviour reading: Behavour analysis and perspective taking
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Theory of Mind (ToM) presents perspective-taking as an ability to infer another person’s mental state. Researchers in various fields have searched for evidence of ToM in both human and non-human subjects; however, this ... -
Assessing equine preference for food versus human contact: A replication
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Horses have been trained through negative reinforcement for centuries. However, as studies show that positive reinforcement is an effective training technique for horses, it is important to discover what a horse finds ... -
Determinants of risky decision-making: What is peer influence?
(The University of Waikato, 2022)Impulsive and risky decision-making have been linked to dangerous driving, substance use, gambling, overspending, and general delinquency. The aim of the series of studies presented in this thesis was to gain an understanding ... -
Using self- and direct persuasion to reduce food waste: Consumer food waste and values
(The University of Waikato, 2022)With a growing population and an increase in food waste, research is needed to examine consumer behaviour and the effectiveness of marketing strategies to reduce household food waste. I examined the effectiveness of ... -
To drive, or not to drive: Mode choice in daily commute
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Mode choice for daily commute refers to the process whereby commuters choose a travel mode for their daily trips to work. Despite its ordinary nature, it often involves a series of decisions and consideration of various ...
