Dog Training Methods: Unlocking Your Pup’s Full Potential

Dog Training Methods

Welcome to our guide on dog training methods, where the key to unlocking your pup’s full potential lies in understanding the four quadrants of operant conditioning. Whether you’re a new dog owner or a seasoned enthusiast, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the world of positive reinforcement, punishment-based techniques, and balanced training methods.  …

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What is Positive Reinforcement (R+) Dog Training?

What Is Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

When talking about training dogs, there are a handful of methodologies out there, and they have varying degrees of success when measuring desired results and side effects. Positive reinforcement dog training is the primary methodology taught at The Academy of Pet Careers. Not only do we believe it is the most effective method of training,…

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Dog Training Vs. Behavior Modification

Dog Training Vs. Behavior Modification, The Academy of Pet Careers

Are we not just rewarding the bad behavior? When we think about using treats to train dogs, we usually associate it with rewarding desired behaviors. And this makes sense. We ask the dog to Sit and he does, and we give a treat. We ask the dog to Stay and he does, and we give…

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