Dog training does not require yelling or harsh discipline to be effective. Modern animal behavior research shows that calm, consistent techniques lead to faster learning. These methods focus on ...

These days, almost everyone uses positive reinforcement to train their dog at least some of the time. The dog is rewarded with a treat or a little piece of chicken or cheese when they do something you ...

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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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Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...