Evidence about likely mechanisms may be located in the growing body of research on the positive effects of mindfulness - based practices on caregiver stress (Lavretsky 2011); attentional control (Moore 2012); reframing
aversive situations (Gootjes 2011); and self - regulation, even following challenges contrived to deplete one's resources for self - control (Friese 2012).
Use positive associations with
aversive situations to change how your pet perceives the experience.
The temporal relationship between infant heart - rate acceleration and crying in
an aversive situation
Not exact matches
This is a form of positive punishment because it «involves an
aversive stimulus that is added to the
situation,» according to Verywell.
Puppies often respond best to reward - based training or positive reinforcement, although sometimes
aversive training techniques can be used depending on the
situation.
The ASPCA believes that responsible care includes appropriate amounts of nutritious, species - appropriate food and clean water to support good health; basic veterinary care including vaccinations and parasite control; necessary grooming and training; exercise; social interaction; diligence in identifying and eliminating hazardous substances and
situations [See Use of Taste -
aversive Additives to Antifreeze, and on Dog Chews / Treats]; using good judgment when exposing pets to potentially stressful
situations; prompt treatment for illness or injury; and, in the case of dogs, cats, ferrets and rabbits, sterilization before puberty.
Forced on during a high - stress
situation though and it is another
aversive device used as an excuse to man - handle.
They also found that these dogs were a lot more likely to respond aggressively to new
situations than dogs who were not treated with
aversive techniques.
It creates a more fearful dog: A dog who is trained with
aversive methods becomes a lot more afraid in new
situations.
As they note: «Even in
situations where an
aversive free only approach can work, it often takes a very long time, and time is something that many shelter dogs just don't have».