Dog training methodology is an increasingly hotly contested topic. A number of vocal trainers insist that dogs should be instructed through exclusively positive reinforcement, and that training should be totally force-free. Popularized through social media, the force-free training movement has grown into a lucrative, billion-dollar industry, but the consequences may outweigh the positives. This book examines the current state of dog training and discusses ethical alternatives to force-free methods. Chapters cover the history of dog training, common myths, equipment, and the merits of balanced training methods that don't dogmatically avoid occasional force.
| Author: Nicola Ferguson |
| Publisher: McFarland |
| Publication Date: Mar 01, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 270 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1476692572 |
| ISBN-13: 9781476692579 |