Positive and negative reinforcement have become buzzwords for animal behaviorists. But, they are also concepts that you can use as a dog parent to help your pup develop into a well-behaved canine ...

You might have heard of positive reinforcement for dogs in training, but do you know what it actually means? This widely-used method of dog training is based on science and isn’t just a fad. It ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Dog trainer and certified dog behavior ...

"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 ...

Training a dog is not just about teaching commands—it’s about promoting trust, communication, relation and mutual respect. Among the many approaches available the reward-based training strick out as ...

I learned that positive training was the only way to go." Calling a dog a "bad dog" very often displays a lack of knowledge about dog behavior A new essay by Psychology Today writer Dr. Zazie Todd ...