What is positive training? Does it mean its a good, affirmative, or constructive way to train? What about negative training? Is it bad for dogs?

By Guest Dog Blogger, Autumn I was out taking a nice stroll with my person the other day when we came across a fellow dog and his human also enjoying…

UNBIASED EXAMPLES OF OPERANT CONDITIONING. (1) Rover goes to eat a treat and you cover it with your hand and say LEAVE IT. Explanation:    This is operant conditioning because the…

Spike here, I’ve been hearing alot from my 2-legged pals about positive training and operant conditioning these days.  I hate to say they aren’t thinking right but most of the talk…

by Laura Pakis, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Blogger, Since the 1960’s, dog training methods have undergone significant changes. Where most dog trainers and owners in the past believed that…