One of the most useful things you can understand as a dog owner is the 4 Quadrants of Operant Conditioning. Don’t let the technical name scare you — it’s actually pretty straightforward once you break it down. Understanding the Four Quadrants Positive means adding something to the equation. Negative means removing something. It has nothing to do with “good” or “bad.” Here’s a quick overview: Positive Reinforcement = Adding something to increase a behavior (example: giving a t