Project Trade is PPG's advocacy program whereby members offer service discounts in exchange
for aversive training gear.
Not exact matches
Prong / pinch, choke, and shock collars are
aversive «
training» tools that show a statistically significant increase in the likelihood
for your dog to develop behavior issues like aggression and separation anxiety later in life (Cooper et.
It's a shame that some dog trainers still use
aversive training and make a lot of money doing it (
for example the one who has his own show on tv, which unfortunately is a very popular show.)
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.
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Aversive training with dog whistles can be very effective during obedience
training, as it provides a Pavlovian cue
for a dog to stop doing something that is not desired by the trainer or owner.
Julie Shaw used and taught
aversive training methods
for five years until one day she put down the choke collar and stopped
training entirely.
Often,
for example, people promoted the
aversive approach to
training by commenting on how «light» a horse or dog is — not realizing that the animal's sensitivity was based on fear that they'll be punished (emotionally or physically) if they don't obey.
For a full list of why
aversive training is bad, please visit Danger Of Using Fear and Pain Based Training Ap
training is bad, please visit Danger Of Using Fear and Pain Based
Training Ap
Training Approaches
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.
Modern dog
training science means tackling even serious issues like separation anxiety without traditional
aversive approaches — a great advancement
for dogs and dog lovers.
Humane dog
training objects to the use of
aversive methods and tools, and anything that may cause fear, anxiety, or stress
for the dog.
For many people, it conjures up images of old school trainers that use
aversive, physical methods and tools to
train and control their dogs.
For instance, bark collars may
train a dog not to bark by emitting a shock,
aversive spray or an ultrasonic sound the moment the dog barks.
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.
There is simply no place
for shock, prong, choke or any other
aversive devices in companion animal research or
training.
A new study released in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior reveals what many of us in the dog behavior field have long known to be true: that positive reinforcement
training is beneficial
for a dog's overall well - being and the canine - human bond, and that
aversive training has detrimental effects on both.
The «break» refers to breaking in the sense of breaking a horse, harkening back to old - school
aversive methods
for training horses.
The British Veterinary Association and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association both recommend «against the use of electronic shock collars and other
aversive methods
for the
training and containment of animals» and state that shocks «and other
aversive stimuli received during
training may not only be acutely stressful, painful and frightening
for the animals, but may also produce long - term adverse effects on behavioural and emotional responses.»
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