Generally speaking, there are three types of dog training methods: discipline- or aversive-based, reward-based and balanced. Aversive-based training relies on using emotional or physical discomfort to ...

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The importance of using reward-based methods to train dogs is widely known, yet some people still use aversive methods. By definition, both reward-based and aversive methods work to change behavior, ...

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I've often wondered if the way in which individuals view and treat their own and other dogs is related to how they view animal-human relationships in general. Based on discussions with many people, I ...