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To Dispense
The word dispense means to deliver. So when we speak of dispensing a reinforcer, like food, we are talking about the actual physical act of handing the food to your dog. Or, if we speak of dispensing a corrective tap, we are referring to the act of making physical contact with your dog's nose.