Dog Training Courses – Which Method is Right for You?

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Beagle Training With Zone Method – Fast!

Effective Zone method teaches your beagle proper hierarchy and facilitates training.
Beagle Training With Zone Method – Fast!

When did “positive reinforcement” become the preferred dog training method?

I remember a time when the “rolled up newspaper” method of dog training was the accepted norm. Back then, many trainers taught their dogs to do amazing things (and do them quite well) using methods that most folks today would consider “cruel”. I’m not advocating any particular school of training here, but I was wondering: What happened that most people changed their training habits? How did positive reinforcement start, and do you think it will continue to be the preferred method of dog training?
Does anybody here really believe that folks who trained their dogs using harsh methods actually loved their dogs any less?
Is it really so bad to learn out of fear? Once again, I’m not advocating a particular training method, but if it works is it such a bad thing?
St. Lady raises a good point … I too learned many things out of fear of my parents’ reactions to things I did when I was younger. I learned right from wrong because I knew that wrong behaviors had negative consequences. I think I turned out OK. Couldn’t a dog?
Anybody who wants to read a good article about how Ian Dinbar started positive reinforcement and how he compares to Caesar Milan’s methods should definately click DogJudge’s link.

Which method for dog training is better clicker or reward?

I have a 7 month old Belgian Malinois and I want to teach him some simple tricks. I don’t intend to make him a protection dog. I know it’s quite costly. I was able to teach him some obedience training like sit, stay, fetch etc. and I’m using the reward method and I find it ok. I’m just curious. Is clicker training better?

Is there a correct method for training a dog?

I have read so many answers on here regarding dog training ,is there one method that should be used only or are there various methods that can be used to get the result you want?

Puppy Training using the “Reward” Method

As a new puppy owner you would have been captured by the sincere looks and appeal of your new friend. “The two of us will become perfect friends”, you say. A puppy has a way of melting your heart that can’t be achieved with human relationships.

In reality, this eutopic expectation is short lived, and soon you find yourself exchanging sharp words with your once lovable pup. The puppy doesn’t seem to want to do what you’re asking it to.

Do you find that your puppy doesn’t want to listen? If so, I suspect that it’s not the pup that doesn’t want to obey, it’s the way you are communicating with it. In short, you need “puppy training” instruction.

For some pups the “reward method” is the only way to train some complex types of behaviour – using a leash and collar or other methods may not work.

Most commonly used by police and military departments, “reward training” enhances the puppies’ behaviour especially when being taught the basics of scent detection and tracking, as well apprehending criminals.

The basic principle behind reward training is similar to getting your puppy to perform a trick.
The reward is used as a way of getting your puppy to perform a desired behaviour, without physical manipulation or restraint.

Puppies often react quite strongly to human touch – either positively or negatively. The purpose of “reward training” is to eliminate the use of touch as much as possible, in order to get your puppy to obey you in situations where no touch is desired.

Once the good behaviour is achieved, your puppy should be rewarded. Usually a small piece of dry dog food, or toy, is used as the reward, along with words of appreciation, “Good”.

One of the major obstacles that you will need to work your dog through are “distractions”. If your puppy has been trained in doors or in your back yard without much contact with the outside world, it is a good idea to invite friends and family over to assist with the training.

Helping your pup pay attention is one of the most crucial aspects to puppy training, and one that you will continually need to refine. This can be done quite effectively using the “reward method”. You will need to use your reward as an avenue to bring your puppies attention back to you, and hence gain control over your pup.

Putting in the time and effort into training your puppy will provide you with many years of rewarding behaviour, and friendship.

For more information about how to socialise your puppy, check out the Dog Owners Handbook. Dog Owners Handbook Puppy Training

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