As knowledge of animal behavior is strengthened through scientific research, the findings reveal that using
aversive training methods when working with fearful or aggressive dogs can actually lead to worse behaviors.
I took him to puppy school and then obedience classes and have only ever used positive reinforcement training with him - I don't agree
with aversive training methods and have seen dogs become very aggressive because of it.
While the
older aversive training methods focused in having a dog obey to «avoid pain or discomfort» today, the dog is encouraged to «operate» for rewards.
Basic obedience training plays a vital role in preventing behavioral problems, however, if you choose to
use aversive training methods, it may backfire.
As a force - free trainer that follows the science of training and must keep up to date on the latest studies, I do not utilize shock collars or
aversive training methods to «correct» the dog but instead utilize positive, force - free training that is backed by science on how canines learn.
Heather:
Aversive training methods that use fear or physical punishment do more harm than good.
What we don't want to do is to use
an aversive training method.
learn using positive reinforcement methods far more efficiently than
aversive training methods.
«it appears that
aversive training methods have undesirable unintended outcomes and that using them puts dogs» welfare at risk»
Although many studies have already been done on the damaging effects of
aversive training methods, the scope of the study was uniquely different.
It's important not to use
aversive training methods to address aggression caused by fear — you should seek the help of a trained professional.