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5 Excellent Reasons To Use Positive Reinforcement
Sometimes we hear people talking about positive reinforcement without accuracy, they might say it’s bribery or some of the harsher dog trainers out there call it cookie pushing. It’s so much more than that though, and in reality, teaching with positive reinforcement is our only option as good dog guardians – here’s why..
Brainpower
Positive reinforcement includes plentiful and enjoyable reward. That reward talks directly to your dog’s neurochemistry, triggering a cocktail of feel great …
Punishment and Suppression of Choices
One (of the many) issues with punishment is that it can cause suppression through fear. Helping A Scared Dog Through Skilled Engagement
It can be difficult living with a dog who struggles with the world. We can feel like we have already heard them bark a million times today and walks might feel like more work than relaxation or fun. We can change that though – by working on our relationship through engagement, which is quality trust building time with our dogs. Engagement is a vital part of your relationship with your dog and it’s something that works perfectly to build your bond, to keep your dog’s focus and add glu…Why Canine Coaching Is Important
What is Canine Coaching and why do we do it?Canine Coaching Is Good Guardianship
Everyone who has a dog in their home should learn at least some practical canine coaching, it’s an integral part of good guardianship. Not only does coaching give our dogs the chance to learn new things and big boosts in their self-esteem when they do – it also helps them in situations they might find uncomfortable in the future.
Walking Your Dog Off Lead - Safely
Never letting a dog off the lead is a sad way to live for a dog. They are less likely to sniff where they want to sniff when they are on the lead. They don’t get to run, or dictate the areas they visit in the order they want to visit them in. When we don’t let our dogs off the lead, it’s usually because we are scared of them running away and most often because we really love them and don’t want to lose them.