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🐾 What can dog training teach us about human behavior? More than you might think.

In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick Kubina and Doug Kostewicz sit down with renowned Norwegian dog trainer Morten Egtvedt to explore how the science of behavior transcends species.

From training search-and-rescue dogs as a teenager to helping introduce clicker training throughout Norway alongside Karen Pryor, Morten shares decades of experience applying behavioral principles in real-world settings.

The conversation dives into:

✅ Why timing and reinforcement matter more than any specific technique
✅ How shaping and fluency create durable, reliable behavior change
✅ The differences between reinforcement-based and punishment-based training
✅ The role motivation plays in learning and performance
✅ How behavioral principles apply to education, sports, parenting, and everyday life

Whether you work in ABA, education, coaching, or simply love learning about behavior, this episode offers practical insights into how effective behavior change happens across both humans and animals.

🎧 Tune in to hear how behavior analysis provides a powerful framework for understanding learning, participation, and performance in any context.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/centralreach-aba-on-call-season-8-ep-5-from-clickers/id1458914072?i=1000769883755

🚨 New Course Alert from CR Institute 🚨

🧭 Ethics Under Pressure: Navigating Competing Contingencies as an RBT

This course helps RBTs navigate real-world ethical challenges shaped by workplace pressure, power dynamics, supervision, financial strain, and competing contingencies.

Participants will learn to recognize ethical drift, use practical reflection tools, and build strategies to support their credentials, confidence, and professional growth.

Explore the course today and strengthen your ethical decision-making skills.

https://institute.centralreach.com/courses/ethics-under-pressure-navigating-competing-contingencies-as-an-rbt

🌿 May Course of the Month — FREE 🌺

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re offering one of our most popular and highly rated courses completely free this May.

Join thousands of learners who’ve already experienced the impact—now it’s your turn.

🎓 Use code: MAYFREECOURSE
Access the course here: https://institute.centralreach.com/courses/ethnic-cultural-linguistic-considerations-when-working-with-families

Take time this month to invest in learning, growth, and well-being.

New episode of The Behavioral View is here 💙

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother’s Day, this conversation gets real about what it means to show up as both a behavior analyst and a human navigating parenthood, caregiving, and everything in between.

From pregnancy journeys and postpartum realities to mom guilt, burnout, and redefining self-care—our team shares honest reflections across every stage of motherhood (and the paths leading there). One theme stands out: you can’t separate the professional from the personal—and maybe you’re not meant to.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
• The pressure (internal and external) of “doing it all”
• How becoming a parent reshapes your perspective as a clinician
• Why boundaries—not bubble baths—are real self-care
• The importance of support, community, and giving yourself grace

To all the moms, caregivers, and professionals holding so much—this one’s for you 💐

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.
https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-paths/the-behavioral-view-65-motherhood-mental-health-and-behavior-analysis

Thinking about starting your own ABA business? 🤔

In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick and Doug dive into the real side of entrepreneurship in our field, beyond the clinical work with April Smith and Stephen Smith at https://www.3piesquared.com/

💡 Key takeaways:

➡️You don’t know what you don’t know, mentorship matters
➡️Common mistakes like misclassifying staff or billing errors can be costly
➡️If you’re constantly “putting out fires,” your systems, not your staff, may need fixing
➡️Business ownership isn’t just being a BCBA, it’s HR, finance, compliance, and more
➡️Ethical practices and proper training aren’t optional, they’re foundational

The biggest insight?
Starting a business is doable, but doing it well requires intention, support, and a clear vision.

🎧 Whether you're curious about launching or already in the trenches, this conversation is packed with practical insights.
Rick Kubina

Catch the full episode here: https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-paths/centralreach-aba-on-call-season-8-ep-4-aba-to-ceo-building-ethical-sustainable-behavior-analytic-businesses