Author : Nicola Ferguson
Release : 2024-02-22
Genre : Pets
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 713/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Force-Free Dilemma by : Nicola Ferguson
Download or read book The Force-Free Dilemma written by Nicola Ferguson. This book was released on 2024-02-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.