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 ...

There are many things I love about working in animal welfare. One is the fact that it’s an evolving field. The more we learn about animals and the humans connected to them, the more our strategies and ...

Dogs are such instinctual creatures that sometimes they ought to know everything — or at least everything we want them to know. Sadly, that is not the case. We have to train our dogs to understand ...

KUTV — Everyone wants their dogs to be well-behaved! But, sometimes, the wish is easier than the reality. Dr. Devon Smith is here to share how positive reinforcement is the key to having a ...

It's clear to anyone who pays close attention to how dogs should be taught to adapt to a human-oriented world that positive, force-free, do no harm training is the only show in town. Because dogs are ...

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 ...

Puppy Pals Live at The Buddy Holly Hall features rescue dogs showcasing their amazing stunts and tricks, celebrating the joy of pets and the importance of adoption for families and dog lovers.

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 ...

The importance of using reward-based methods to train dogs is widely known, yet some people still use aversive methods. By definition, both reward-based and aversive methods work to change behavior, ...

A new Linköping University study finds that play can strengthen the bond between dogs and owners as effectively as training, while experts continue to champion positive reinforcement over ...