* the misconceptions which underlie the use of
aversive training techniques; * the development of behaviour in dogs; * the problems associated with the use of
aversive training techniques; and * finding a suitable trainer or behaviourist
Aversive training techniques, which have been seen to be used by Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer) are based on the principle of applying an unpleasant stimulus to inhibit behaviour.
The good news is that there are many safe, humane, and effective alternatives to
aversive training techniques and equipment.
Fortunately, scientists have started to shed some light on the effectiveness and humaneness of popular training approaches, in particular, how dogs trained with reward - based methods differ from dogs trained using
aversive training techniques.
Puppies often respond best to reward - based training or positive reinforcement, although sometimes
aversive training techniques can be used depending on the situation.
Not exact matches
When you
train using
aversives you risk fallout from these
techniques.
Whether it's hitting, tapping, or bopping a dog on the nose as means of discipline, this
aversive technique still falls short of the success found with using reward - based or positive
training.
Some dog owners believe in the value of
aversive canine
training techniques, putting emphasis on punishment supposedly as a means of instilling discipline.
Again, even before going for
aversive dog
training techniques, do understand that studies show treating our dogs with aggression ultimately results in an aggressive dog.
We do not recommend, endorse, or use any
training techniques that are
aversive to your dog, or that rely on pain, force, startle, or coercion to change your dog's behaviors.
Sam utilizes science based
training techniques to make
training effective and follows the least intrusive, minimally
aversive (LIMA) standard to assure that
training is safe and enjoyable for both the dog and their human family.
«We promote the use of reward - based
training methods, thereby minimizing the use of
aversive techniques.»
promote the use of reward - based
training methods, thereby minimizing the use of
aversive techniques
I'm sad, personally hurt that after nearly two decades of enthusiastically and single - mindedly supporting what's been now coined «positive
training techniques» and not being afraid to speak out about
aversive...
I'm sad, personally hurt that after nearly two decades of enthusiastically and single - mindedly supporting what's been now coined «positive
training techniques» and not being afraid to speak out about
aversive and I believe archaic
techniques — that according to some — overnight I've transformed.