Not exact matches
There are almost as many methods
of training as there are trainers, but over time the basic strategy has shifted away from punishment or avoidance
training (negative
reinforcement) to positive
reinforcement, where the
dog is rewarded for doing the correct thing during most phases
of training rather than being punished for not doing what the trainer wants.
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Positive
reinforcement is a powerful
training technique often taught to
dog owners, but according to Rebecca Rescate, founder
of CitiKitty, it also works wonders on cats.
Her passion for animals spreads throughout all aspects
of her life, and when she is not in the grooming salon, she is
training dogs for agility with a strictly positive
reinforcement.
And I'm talking here about both the initial teaching /
training of your
dog, and also the
reinforcement of those teachings throughout your
dog's life.
Furthermore, when owners used negative
reinforcement and punishment as a part
of training, their
dogs were twice as likely to exhibit aggression towards strangers.
Clicker
training is a powerful yet gentle
dog training method based on the scientifically proven method
of operant conditioning, using positive
reinforcement.
Loyalty is a trait
of the
dog, something that is integral to the breed, a viscous nature is either bred into the
dog through bad breeding or is a result
of poor
training and negative
reinforcement.
Most
of the clicker
training folks get it all wrong here, because they think that all
dog behavior can be controlled by positive
reinforcement, which is NOT TRUE.
«
Training by positive
reinforcement means you're using something the
dog wants to get a win - win situation,» says
dog trainer Angelica Steinker, owner
of Courteous Canine in Lutz, Fla. «Things should be taught in a way that maximizes fun and minimizes stress.»
View some
of the studies about positive
reinforcement and the negative effects
of adverse
dog training methods at Applied Animal Behaviour Science or the Journal
of Veterinary Behavior.
There is also now plenty
of evidence in support
of positive
reinforcement training, including evidence that positive
reinforcement trained dogs are more obedient, not less, than
dogs trained with the use
of punishment.
A minority
of dog trainers in B.C. practice «negative
reinforcement or punishment - based
training.»
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.
These techniques are the antithesis
of positive -
reinforcement based
training, which instead relies on luring the
dog to behave well, and then rewarding their willing and appropriate response.
We asked our expert veterinarians, Dr. Jeanne Potter and Dr. Crystal Steib, to provide us pet owners with some tips on how to create a
dog training method that is built on a foundation
of respect and positive
reinforcement.
For
training, you can start some basic stuff, her mind is actually quite well developed, she just doesn't have the attention span
of an older
dog, so keep it short and lots
of positive
reinforcement!
As a
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dog trainers on a daily basis.
and entertained (using stuffed Squirrel Dudes or Kong toys), controlling them with a Gentle Leader (a head halter that gives instant control over a
dog's movement, much mores so that a
training collar), and using positive
reinforcement and praise (never physical punishment - this only causes a pet to be fearful
of a hand coming towards them).
«Through fun and productive sessions with Michele, I was able to learn how to
train my
dog with simple methods
of positive
reinforcement, and yet retain the speed and efficiency that is usually associated with harsh corrections and «tough love.»
Certified Canine Good Citizen, nationally renowned blogger for more than 8 years on subjects
of responsible pet ownership and positive
reinforcement based
dog training, management and herding specialist (especially with sheep and ducks).
Positive
Reinforcement training motivates our
dogs to work with us, so that
training feels like play instead
of work.
Whether you
train at home or with the aid
of a professional
dog trainer, make sure to
train in the name
of positive
reinforcement training: a long - lasting relationship based on mutual respect and trust will await you!
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There are a number
of ways to help
dogs with their fears through
training, positive
reinforcement, and exposure.
Our leash reactivity program is an in - home course that teaches your
dog to redirect his / her attention to you and be calm in the presence
of other
dogs, people and other triggers, using positive
reinforcement - based
training.
Top among these is the positive
reinforcement method
of dog training is far and away the preferred method used by professional
dog trainers and the average canine owners like you and I.
You may have seen above, my brief mention
of positive
reinforcement and
training with rewards based on treats or whatever floats your
dog's boat.
The graduating class
of military veterans received certification for mastering various
dog training tools and techniques using positive
reinforcement for handling canine behaviors.
Clicker
training a
dog is a method
of «positive
reinforcement»
dog training.
Our
training programs are designed to build the bond
of trust between you and your
dog, while teaching pet parents a healthy method
of interacting with any
dog using positive
reinforcement.
Scientific studies have proven that punishment fails in
dog training, and here are just a few
of the reasons why: The use
of punishment is
training your
dog what NOT to do, while using positive
reinforcement trains the
dog... Read More
Modern
dog trainers now
train dogs and puppies using positive
reinforcement and the use
of an event marker is an integral part
of positive
reinforcement dog training
The most effective and humane
training method, and the one I always recommend, involves setting your
dog up for success, using positive
reinforcement to
train the behaviors you want to see more
of, and ignoring (not punishing) undesirable behaviors.
Patience4Paws creates customized
dog training and behavior modification programs, based in positive
reinforcement; to meet any needs,
of all
dogs.
Regardless
of which breed is being instructed to accomplish whatever task, the approach to
training all
dogs has shifted from coercion and punishment to encouragement, persuasion and positive
reinforcement.
She did not take well to corrections and introduced me to the world
of clicker
training and positive
reinforcement and I will always be indebted to her for that: as will every
dog I
train.
Volunteers will work with the
dogs in a positive manner following a prescribed
training regimen
of positive
reinforcement.
In conclusion, there doesn't seem to be any good study that would clearly compare the use
of dog training collars alongside the use
of positive
reinforcement and punishment
dog training methodology.
Modern
dog training uses a system called positive
reinforcement training, whereby behaviours are established and increased without the use
of force.
There are many philosophies and schools
of thought on how to
train a
dog, but for us the answer is pretty simple and straightforward positive
reinforcement dog training.
All are born and raised in our homes with early socialization and
training with emphasis on creating a sturdy foundation
of trainer /
dog bonding and positive
reinforcement reward for success.
Funny thing: even though these famous animal trainers admit that they can't and won't work with many species
of marine mammals or certain individuals
of their preferred species, this DOES NOT mean their disciples (all positive trainers) will tell you, while taking your money, that all positive
reinforcement in
training doesn't always succeed with all types
of dogs or other animals.
In order to make this process
of dogs» toilet
training successful or efficient as possible, you are required to use a reward based positive
reinforcement of the
training.
A study by Blackwell et al. (7) has analyzed the use
of dog training collars and came to the conclusion that, as the above graph shows,
dog owners are most often confused or ignorant about the aspects
of dog training, including differences between negative and positive punishment, and negative and positive
reinforcement, which was observed as the main reason to choose the use
of dog shock collars for
training.
Clicker
Training is a type of positive reinforcement dog training that uses sound (a click) to instantly tell a dog when he / she does somethin
Training is a type
of positive
reinforcement dog training that uses sound (a click) to instantly tell a dog when he / she does somethin
training that uses sound (a click) to instantly tell a
dog when he / she does something right.
Balanced
dog training arose out
of the flawed assumption that positive
reinforcement training is not effective on its own.
Dolphin trainer Karen Pryor was excited by the success
of positive
reinforcement in teaching marine mammals and decided to try and apply the same concepts to
dog training.