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putting on a collar or leash! The dog no longer needs to be 6 months old to withstand the
harsh corrections given out in the name of “training.”
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If you find a training class and discover that they use corrections to train, RUN AWAY!
If they tell you that they use a “praise” method, also be very skeptical. Praise alone is
meaningless for a puppy that does not speak English, and without pairing it with
something positive (like food), it is worthless.
Many punishment trainers use “praise” alone as a positive reinforcement. In this context,
the praise takes on the meaning of a “no punishment” marker. It’s not really a positive
reinforcement at all. It just means, “You’re not going to get jerked right now.”
So the dog is still working to avoid aversives. With positive methods, the dog is rewarded
with something he actually wants, as his reward (imagine that!). He will work very hard
to receive this reinforcement and will soon be doing exactly what you ask (gleefully). No
punishment required.
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