Dog training methods

[Pampered chicken girl]

Aversive methods often work by suppressing a behavior out of fear or discomfort. While this might appear to be a quick fix, it doesn't teach the dog what to do instead. True training involves teaching the dog a desired behavior and creating a positive association with it. This builds a more reliable and willing partner.

It's true that simply telling the dog what not to do won't fix the problem, you need to both tell the dog what not to do AND show them what to do. If you only show them what to do they still might choose the wrong option because nobody said it's the wrong choice and there's no consequences for doing it

 

[BigBlueHen53]

True training involves teaching the dog a desired behavior and creating a positive association with it. This builds a more reliable and willing partner.

Yes. And properly done, "negative reinforcement" can do dxactly this.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

It's true that simply telling the dog what not to do won't fix the problem, you need to both tell the dog what not to do AND show them what to do. If you only show them what to do they still might choose the wrong option because nobody said it's the wrong choice and there's no consequences for doing it

What do you mean by "showing" him? If I want him to sit, do I sit?

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

What do you mean by "showing" him? If I want him to sit, do I sit?

Showing them what to do as in rewarding for the correct behavior aka showing them the behavior is correct. Sorry my wording is terrible

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Showing them what to do as in rewarding for the correct behavior aka showing them the behavior is correct. Sorry my wording is terrible

No it's not, I just wanted clarity. But how do you get them to do a behavior so you can reward it?

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

No it's not, I just wanted clarity. But how do you get them to do a behavior so you csn reward it?

I used luring for most of my training, but I guess however you normally would train them to do something new

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Freeshaping works well to. Once they do what i want for say sit they get a reward.

I trust my dog and my dog trusts me. Im his person, he has seperation anxiety so hates leaving me. But being reactive either he is on a long leash or e collar. Because i cant take a chance at him running up to a young kid or another dog. Also try calling a high drive dog off of a rabbit or per haps a fox or deer. Its not to easy when you cant train around them daily. My e collar does not shock it vibrates and the other feature i can turn it up to 50 and put it on my hand without hurting im sure 5 wont hurt my dog. His e collar is barely used.
The muzzle on the other hand is used a lot, he loves the muzzle and knows he gets to go places.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Bottom line: you have to find and do what works for you, your circumstances and your dog. No judgment as long as it doesn't actively harm the dog, physically, mentally, emotionally.

 

[KtheChickenGal]

Bottom line: you have to find and do what works for you, your circumstances and your dog. No judgment as long as it doesn't actively harm the dog, physically, mentally, emotionally.

Yes!!!

 

[febane]

I started training about 2 years ago with just my own dogs, now I work with dogs almost daily. At first I was definitely in the "positive reinforcement only" boat but as soon as I was met with my first behavioral issues to fix I learned very quickly negative reinforcement and positive punishment is very important to success in training with behavioral issues. I don't do hitting, yelling, or anything like that. But leash pops, a little tap, etc is very useful and won't harm your dog. Dogs correct eachother all the time, it's natural. You have to learn to do it correctly of course or it can negatively affect the dog. I'm in no way a professional, but I do plan on being one someday so this is my educated opinion. I reward my dogs for doing correct, I correct them for doing wrong, and my dogs are doing pretty good—you can even check reviews like https://support-pets.pissedconsumer.com/review.html for more insights. Both of my dogs have ribbons in obedience and rally.

I don't understand why there is so much controversy with using treats, if they are properly phased out you're dog should listen to you without them. If you just cut them off cold turkey, that may not be the case.

Positive reinforcement is generally the most effective and humane method, focusing on rewarding good behavior. Negative reinforcement can work but needs to be used carefully to avoid stress. Punishment is often discouraged because it can cause fear or aggression and damage trust. Different dogs respond differently, so a tailored approach is best.