Reward Works Best

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior has released their position statement that supports the use of reward based methods for all training.  Click on the link below to read the entire statement.  

Evidence supports the use of reward based methods for all canine training. AVSAB promotes interactions with animals based on compassion, respect, and scientific evidence. Based on these factors, reward-based learning offers the most advantages and least harm to the learner’s welfare. Research supports the efficacy of reward-based training to address unwanted and challenging behaviors. There is no evidence that aversive training is necessary for dog training or behavior modification​

Humane Dog Training Position Statement 

Punishment can cause fallout behaviors.  Increased aggression against other humans and/or dogs, anxiety, fear... it goes on and on.  This is the reason I set out to educate myself,  having seen the difference in our own dogs.   Due to a combination of a back yard breeder and major health issues that resulted in isolation during her first year we had a Great Dane with just about every behavior challenge there is. Punishment was used to try and correct the behavior issues, from reactivity to resource guarding.  We weren't beating her but we were using a prong collar, yelling... It did not work.  The behaviors would stop temporarily and then come back worse. What appeared to be 'behaving' was actually her shutting down.  It wasn't changing her emotional response which is what is needed for long term success.

Through education I learned how to have a positive approach while using science as the guide.  It does not matter the dog breed.  We have worked with everything from the smallest Chihuahuas and Yorkies to the largest Pitbulls and Great Danes, high drive dogs like GSDs and Huskies as well as everything in between.  What I learned with Jinkies gave me the passion to do what I do.  To help other dogs without pain, without punishment.    

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