promote the use of reward - based training methods, thereby minimizing the use
of aversive techniques
«We promote the use of reward - based training methods, thereby minimizing the use
of aversive techniques.»
Any use
of aversive techniques such as spraying your cat with water or getting cross and stalking it around the house is only going to make things worse and may cause further problems, so seek help from your vet as soon as possible.
Examples include use
of aversive techniques (e.g. leash corrections, spray bottles, loud noises) and / or equipment (e.g. aversive collars) to reduce undesirable behavior.
Not exact matches
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.
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.
Some dog owners believe in the value
of aversive canine training
techniques, putting emphasis on punishment supposedly as a means
of instilling discipline.
We strongly caution against the use
of aversive and punishment - based
techniques and equipment.
Instead
of responding with punishment or
aversive techniques, set your dog up for success, and reward good behavior with treats, like Vita Bone biscuits, and praise,
of course!
For example, use
of a shock collar, hitting the dog, pinning the dog, using a choke or prong collar, bark collars, and sharp tugs on the leash («leash corrections») are all
aversive techniques.
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 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
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.
Often classical conditioning
techniques are the treatment
of choice for phobias and fetishes, and include
techniques of systematic desensitization, flooding, counterconditioning, and
aversive conditioning.
In contrast to traditional approaches
of behaviour modification that used
aversive techniques to limit problem behaviours, PBS focuses on building socially appropriate skills and supporting individuals» use
of «positive» behaviours (Durand and Carr 1985; Meyer and Evans 1989).