are you positive dog trainer?

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SheltieChe

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"Knowing that dogs learn through reinforcement, reinforcement is the key to all training. When people lose control of what reinforces the dog the only thing left is punishment. It is one or the other. As I see it, for the untrained dog, the need for punishment increases as the uncontrolled access to reinforcement increases."

just how much positive trainer are you? I keep asking myself...

this is brilliant article, clear and concise...
http://susangarrettdogagility.com/2011/08/the-possibilities-in-dog-training/
I am hoping more and more people will think about joining "tree hugging clicker freaks"...
Thoughts anyone?
 
Great article - although the graph had me confused at first :confused2: Judging from the comments, I'm not the only one!

I think I'm on my way to becoming a positive dog trainer. I'm thinking more, self-evaluating more, and becoming less reactive. Since I've started training Starr, I've also gained the confidence to ignore the advice of the trainers I disagree with. I'm lucky to work in a training facility that promotes positive training methods.

I have an "ideal" in my mind, and I'm not quite there yet, but I really feel like I'm on the right path now. :razz:
 
Oh I just say YES
I am well on my way and so much happier for it...
It took me a while to relax about it, but it comes so much more naturally to me than correction based crap :D
:biggrin2:
 
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