There are many things I love about working in animal welfare. One is the fact that it’s an evolving field. The more we learn about animals and the humans connected to them, the more our strategies and ...

If you consult Merriam-Webster, the word “aversive” means “tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus.” Does that sound like a training method you’d want to use on your ...

Dog behavior specialists are urging owners to replace outdated dominance-based training with humane, positive reinforcement methods. These approaches, supported by canine science, build trust, improve ...

A new Linköping University study finds that play can strengthen the bond between dogs and owners as effectively as training, while experts continue to champion positive reinforcement over ...

Teacher Turned Trainer: Positive Reinforcement Dog Training’s Taryn Tyler joins Shane and Kerrigan to share a few tips on training your furry friends!

As a pet parent, you may literally tell your dog everything. Yet when you need to work with your furry companion to get ...

It’s all about positive reinforcement. That’s what Lily Ware, owner of Spot On Dog Training, believes and what she practices in her business. “All dogs can be trained. It takes patience and time, but ...

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"Eugene, you're a bad dog. Why did you try to fight with Melvin?" "Monica, why did you attack Rosie? Bad dog!" "Bad dog, bad dog, bad dog! Good dogs don't do that." "My dog Joey was badly abused by ...