I've read that operantly trained behaviors are more persistent than behaviors trained by luring or physically molding. It seems to be true.
reliability
Faster Sits, No Barking, and #$%@&* Cats!
By trainer@canines... on 03/17/2007While it is true that Laev would probably not in the grand scheme of things really care much, I felt strongly that I should rise to the challenge and find a non-compulsive way to reduce our latency.
Darned Analytical Obsessive Dogs
By trainer@canines... on 03/14/2007Laev is a one-rep learner. This is not a good thing, especially when your one rep is more like five before you realize it's not what you want.