Sentences with phrase «punitive methods of training»

In the world of pet training there has been a marked shift from old style punitive methods of training to more positive means.

Considering that a variety of studies have conclusively shown that punitive methods of training actually cause anxiety in dogs, positive reinforcement is absolutely the way to go!

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Dog trainers who are still steeped in using punitive training methods are often known to use outdated terms such as «dominance,» «pack leader,» and «alpha dog,» all of which have been proven by canine behavior scientists and specialists to be inappropriate and inaccurate in their application to pet dogs.

Pillar # 2 — Avoidance of Punitive Methods Scientific studies have shown that the use of confrontational, punitive training techniques on dogs not only does not work long term, but actually exacerbates aggressive response and makes already aggressive dogs even more aggPunitive Methods Scientific studies have shown that the use of confrontational, punitive training techniques on dogs not only does not work long term, but actually exacerbates aggressive response and makes already aggressive dogs even more aggpunitive training techniques on dogs not only does not work long term, but actually exacerbates aggressive response and makes already aggressive dogs even more aggressive.

Positive training has proven to be a much more effective, safer and humane way of teaching dogs than punitive training methods and while ultimately every person has the right to choose what techniques they use, the evidence is clear.

The HDN closes the door on the perceived need and advisability of using punitive or aversive methods to train our pet dogs.

The HDN closes the door on the perceived need and advisability of using punitive or aversive methods to train our pet dogs, offering a clear, easy - to - use force - free alternative to some of the most popular teaching paradigms now available.

Meanwhile, dog trainers and behavior consultants who are still steeped in using punitive training methods commonly use outdated terms such as «dominance,» «pack leader,» and «alpha dog,» all of which have been proven by canine behavior scientists and specialists to be inappropriate and completely inaccurate in their application to pet dogs.

For example, in a study which was published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, it was shown that dogs which were trained with only positive reinforcement did far better and displayed fewer behavior problems than those using punitive methods (13).

Over the last few decades there has been a huge swing towards less punitive methods of dog training.

«The approved method (of controlling and training problem dogs) was pretty punitive back then.

A study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Behavior concluded that confrontational training methods such as hitting dogs, intimidating them with punitive force and using techniques of restraint like the «alpha roll» actually do very little to correct dogs» behavior and in fact increase the likelihood that they will be fearful and aggressive.