Dog training methodology is an increasingly hotly contested topic. A number of vocal trainers insist that dogs should be instructed through exclusively positive reinforcement, and that training should be totally force-free. Popularized through social media, the force-free training movement has grown into a lucrative, billion-dollar industry, but the consequences may outweigh the positives.
This book examines the current state of dog training and discusses ethical alternatives to force-free methods. Chapters cover the history of dog training, common myths, equipment, and the merits of balanced training methods that don't dogmatically avoid occasional force.
By:
Nicola Ferguson Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 354g ISBN:9781476692579 ISBN 10: 1476692572 Series:Dogs in Our World Pages: 269 Publication Date:01 March 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Nicola Ferguson is a neurodiverse service dog trainer from the Wirral Peninsula, England, UK. In addition to training service dogs, she writes science fiction books and humorous books about dogs.