Positive and negative reinforcement have become buzzwords for animal behaviorists. But, they are also concepts that you can use as a dog parent to help your pup develop into a well-behaved canine ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Positive reinforcement is a scientifically proven training technique that’s shown to promote good behavior in dogs. But what does training your dog with this method entail? How long does it take—and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Dog trainer and certified dog behavior ...

Marker Training teaches dogs how to think, not just react. Through positive reinforcement and precise timing, trainer Bethany Preud’homme shows how this humane method accelerates understanding, ...

Zoom Room Dog Training is now open in Clifton Park, providing dog training classes using only positive reinforcement. Owner Bill Overholt is excited to bring this service to the community. “Zoom Room ...