When teaching a dog to perform a complicated behavior, which of the following approaches is most likely to be effective in shaping this new behavior?
a) Using punishment to discourage incorrect behaviors.
b) Ignoring the dog's attempts until it performs the behavior perfectly.
c) Breaking down the behavior into smaller, manageable steps and rewarding the dog for each step towards the desired behavior.
d) Using verbal commands and hand gestures to force the dog into the desired behavior.