Sentences with phrase «aversive methods when»

Progressive zoos nationwide have moved away entirely from using positive punishment and aversive methods when working with large and even potentially dangerous animals.

Not exact matches

Of course, aversive methods will only work when the cat is provided with an alternate surface that is equally or more desirable.

But if the dog has been so accustomed to ignoring the aversive method and we still keep using it, chances are it will never respond to it when used in any other context.

Also wanted to mention, when we started using this so called «positive reinforcement» method and have seen positive results for many behavioral issues, we end up feeling bad (or guilty) especially if the aversive correction was given out of our sudden burst of frustration — which I think is good because that means we are aware that there must be a better way of dealing with the current problem so then we start looking and trying out other «more benevolent» methods.

When people train with aversive methods instead, dogs are missing out on these opportunities.

Learn from the experts in dog behaviour why fear, dominance or aversive training is not the best method to use when working with your dog.

When you use aversive training, however, fallout continues to bring new and unwelcome behaviors that you will then need to address — a process that can take a very long time and that may not work at all with aversive methods.