Complete Idiot’s Guide to Positive Dog Training
Complete Idiot’s Guide to Positive Dog Training by Pamela Dennison, published by Penguin in February 2006, is a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking effective training techniques. This second edition spans 314 pages and presents a purist approach to positive dog training, moving away from traditional punishment-based methods. The book emphasizes the use of rewards and encouragement to teach puppies and older dogs alike, addressing common challenges in dog training.
Readers will find practical guidance on teaching basic commands, housetraining, and correcting various problem behaviors without relying on outdated practices. The book highlights the importance of positive reinforcement while critiquing the lingering use of methods like choke collars among some trainers. With a focus on fostering a positive relationship between dogs and their owners, this guide serves as a valuable tool for anyone looking to enhance their dog training experience.
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The Complete Idiot s Guide to Positive Dog Training, Second Edition, takes more of a purist approach to positive training. Punishment-based training methods have long been the standard when it comes to teaching puppies new commands and correcting aggressive behavior, but these methods have limited effectiveness when it comes to training older dogs as well as some potential consequences for puppies. More and more trainers are practicing positive training methods, based on a system of rewards and encouragement, to elicit the same behavioral goals. However, some trainers who claim to embrace the new methods still cling to many of the old practices, such as choke collars. This book shows readers how to use positive training to teach basic commands and housetraining and to correct a host of problem behaviors without resorting to the old ways.
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