What is it?
Positive reinforcement training uses a reward (treats, praise, toys, anything to dog find rewarding) for desired behaviours.
Because the reward makes them more likely to repeat the behaviour, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tool for shaping or changing your dog’s behaviour.
Your dog learns that good things happen when they do the things you like!
If you reinforce a dog’s desirable behaviours, there is less of a chance that she will indulge in other behaviours that you do not like.
Decision-making is influenced without the use of force, and the dog’s trust in the owner is not violated through threatening treatment.
Dogs that are taught using positive reinforcement methods are more tolerant, self-controlled and behave much more predictably in different situations.
Say no to…
- Shock collars
- Bark collars
- Prong collars
- Water pistols
- Forces submission
- Physical punishment
Want to learn more?
We only approve of positive training methods here at Redditch Dog Walking.
If we’ve got your attention, check out the likes of –
- Channel 4’s The Dog Academy
- Positively.com
- Or book a 1:1 training session with us!
