The little fur noses sometimes cause a lot of trouble. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the torn shoes or that strictly ignoring the calls. A little mishap may also happen in young animals if the bladder didn’t «hold» the whole night after all.
Unfortunately they have some owners not always in control and become quite loud or yell at the sensitive animals. The question always arises to what extent and to what degree dogs need training.
Yelling and physical violence are always the wrong means. Which variants do you like to use?
- Punishments for training the dog.
- Reward desirable behavior.
Incidentally, according to a recent study, experts in the industry recommend the latter method. So Do not yell at or punish dogs to educate them, but to work with rewards.
And only distribute rewards such as treats or pats when an educational effect has occurred.
Caution: Punishments and deterrents to sensitive dogs put them under massive pressure
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«Aversive» training is often used on police dogs to truly mold them into animal machines. It is not uncommon for methods such as Training collars or even shock collars for use.
However, according to a study in biology, the stress level increases massivelywhich is even measurable.
Numerous studies of different training methods have shown a clear increase in Measuring the stress hormone cortisol in dogswho were educated not by rewards but by punishments.
But what are the symptoms of stress in dogs? It is often observed that they yawn or lick their lips. So to speak, as a means to appease the owner, more precisely the self-soothe dog.
Overall, the stress level with the rewards method was significantly lower or non-existent.
That’s why you should be a good «companion» for your dog
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If you get a sensitive animal like a dog, you should always make sure that too dogs have feelings. It is more recommended to work with rewards. Verbal or physical punishments are to be rejected.
Most importantly, the studies have also shown that dogs that are trained more rigorously have slower results. Ideally, they should not develop fear of punishment, but interest in a reward.
No dog can resist a treat or toy.
Right here is the crux of the matter. The case in point, or the major difference, is police dogs and service dogs.
Companion dogs are more likely to be trained about rewardswhereby punishments are more part of everyday life for police dogs.
Certainly associated with the responsibility of the future «job», but here they should change training methods dramaticallyas the latest studies clearly show.