In October 2020, Petco announced it had stopped selling shock collars online and in all of their stores. The major retailer had conducted a survey that found that after witnessing what happened to ...

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 ...

Imagine a dog leaping excitedly at arriving guests, only to receive a sharp yell or leash tug—traditional responses that breed fear rather than trust. Science-backed positive reinforcement offers a ...

Think of a person who had a really positive impact on you when you were learning a new skill. Were they stern and aggressive, ...

Even some of the most dedicated dog owners might not realize January is National Train Your Dog Month. The event was launched ...

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 ...

These dog training techniques help correct bad behavior quickly without yelling, using positive reinforcement, consistency, ...

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Three years ago, Valli Fraser-Celin adopted a blond husky-mix puppy, whom she named Husk. Fraser-Celin soon started looking for ways to curb Husk’s “totally wild” behavior, she says, such as stealing ...