Generally speaking, there are three different types of dog training methods: discipline- or aversive-based, reward-based and balanced. Aversive-based training relies on using emotional or physical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We can’t all be certified dog trainers, but you’ve got to think like one if you adopt a dog. Being a good dog parent is more than ...

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...