Author name: David

David is an active dog trainer and competitor in numerous dog sports. In 2015, he represented USA at the World Championships for Mondioring. He also actively competes in trials and competitions all around the country, and has won several awards.

Are You Training Your Dog’s Bad Behaviors?

Training your dog involves obedience and commands like sit, stay and come. These are desired behaviors that you practice, reward and reinforce. But, if you aren’t careful, you can accidentally teach your dog behavior patterns that are much less desirable – and you likely won’t even realize you’re doing it. Accidental Reinforcement & Dog Training Today, most professional dog

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Why Dog Training by Positive Reinforcement Really Works

Dog training methods and techniques have changed over time, as research has clarified which approaches work well and which ones do not. Today, many of the world’s best dog trainers use a reward-based, positive reinforcement approach as the basis for their training systems. This method works well in a variety of environments, including obedience training, behavior modification, aggression training

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