Modern dog training does not shirk from dealing with the challenges and obstacles faced by all dog owners as they educate their four legged friends.
Not exact matches
I talk to just as many positive
dog trainers complaining about having to retrain
dogs that have not been effectively
trained using traditional methods, as I
do to traditional trainers complaining about
dogs that have not been
trained effectively using
modern / positive methods.
They genuinely
do see people that have got confused by
modern methods and are bribing their
dogs rather than
training them.
Modern trainers use humane and fun techniques such as «lure - rewarding» (using treats to lure
dogs into position), and «clicker
training» (marking the exact moment the
dog is
doing the desired behaviour using a small device that makes a «click» - followed by feeding a treat).
Modern dog trainers tend to use more powerful rewards in their
dog training programmes than traditional trainers
did.
Provided that the instructor is a good teacher and uses
modern,
dog - friendly
training methods, I truly believe that taking your
dog to a
training class is one of the most important things you can
do to help strengthen your bond.
Ettel Edshteyn specializes in clicker
training — a
modern, scientifically - proven, rewards - based method of
dog training that
does not use force or intimidation.