Variable Ratio Schedule: A type of schedule where the number of responses required for reinforcement varies randomly. For example, sometimes the dog gets rewarded after 5 tricks, sometimes after 10 tricks.
Fixed Interval Schedule: A type of schedule where reinforcement is provided at fixed time intervals. For instance, if your dog performs a trick within 1 minute after the previous one was rewarded, they get another treat.
Variable Interval Schedule: A type of schedule where reinforcement is provided at varying time intervals. Let's say your dog gets rewarded for performing tricks randomly between 2 minutes to 5 minutes since their last reward.