Do dog trainers use different approaches to education?

Answer 1

Training Approaches
Yes, there are different schools of thought on dog training. This depends also on what the dog is being trained for. Trainers can use a method of positive reinforcement in order to train the dog. This method means that the dog is rewarded for achieving the behavior that you want - through ***** treats or love and affection. You can also teach dogs via negative reinforcement. This method gives dogs a negative association when he does a behavior that is not wanted and is not necessarily a bad thing. For instance, a puppy may be given a sharp "No!" every time he nibbles on his owner's slippers. Reputable trainers will use a method of training that instills trust and not fear in a dog. -

Answer 2

Yes, there are different schools of thought on dog training. This depends also on what the dog is being trained for. Trainers can use a method of positive reinforcement in order to train the dog. This method means that the dog is rewarded for achieving the behavior that you want - through ***** treats or love and affection. You can also teach dogs via negative reinforcement. This method gives dogs a negative association when he does a behavior that is not wanted and is not necessarily a bad thing. For instance, a puppy may be given a sharp "No!" every time he nibbles on his owner's slippers. Reputable trainers will use a method of training that instills trust and not fear in a dog.

Answer 3

When I first started as a dog obedience instructor 30 years ago all that was available to me was the "jerk and release" choke chain method of training. My dogs, and many other dogs, were "trained successfully" by this method. There were also a lot of hands-on punishment methods that were acceptable back then. Over the years there has come to be a better understanding of dog psychology; how they think, how they reason, their body language, and how they communicate with us humans.

I am happy to say that I have grown in knowledge and understanding of dogs over the years and now I fully believe in the positive reinforcement, clicker training, and halti, methods of training.

That doesn't mean we've left the other methods behind. All training tools come into play, if and when, they are required.

spazrats
http://www.bandcitydogclub.com/obedience.html

Answer 4

Yes, trainers should be knowledgeable on different methods for dog training because not every method works for all dogs.

Answer 5

Shepperdgirl and Spazrats are completely right.

There is no one size fits all methods, dogs are individuals. Sadly, many trainers are narrow minded and see no other way than the method they prefer.

Answer 6

Some prefer to use praise/treat method to get the dog to perform the command and then ween the dog off the treats so the dog uses only praise as it's reward.

Others use clicker training. It's something that's catching on.
http://www.clickertraining.com/what_is_clicker_training

Answer 7

Mostly they use the natural reactions of the dog to accomplish what they teach.

Answer 8

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