Adopting a shelter dog is also being prepared to provide proper dog training. There are varieties of tactics to conduct dog proper training. In fact, there are as many dog-training tactics as there are dog trainers. Each will not agree on proper training approaches and specifics. Include the D I Y proper dog training that many dog owners do and the techniques are multiplied. All dog-training techniques, no matter the techniques used fall basically into two categories, the positive reinforcement, and the negative reinforcement.

Positive reinforcement is a very old philosophy based on the premise that reinforcing good behavior is more favorable to both the dog and the owner aside from not resulting into developing undesirable characteristics in the dog. Positive reinforcement creates trust. It creates a structure for more definitive behavior rewarded when enjoyable responses are achieved. It inspires dogs to obey more readily and more eager to learn. The results of positive reinforcement are more long lasting and lessen aggressive behavior. For both people and animals, chemicals are released in the brain creating pleasant associations when positive reinforcement is used. Basically, positive reinforcement is rewarding a dog whether by food, by a hug and embrace, and by play.

On the other hand, negative reinforcement is an older method that basically uses punishment based on the idea that the dog will remember better what it is not supposed to do when it will be potentially be harmed as a result. Negative reinforcement is cruel and should never be used.

Dogs for the most part are treated like members of the family. They offer semblances of love and are loved in return, they trust and are trusted, and they are loyal. Because of these qualities, the popularity of positive reinforcement in dog proper training grew, one of the reasons is that it is never favorable to have an animal in the house that only obey based on fear. The dog need to fear its owner ever so often, but mostly it does not create very strong bonds. It is often more recommended to build that bond out of mutual love, not fear.

Recent researches by animal behaviorists also showed that animals do not really learn much from negative treatments. It obeys true but often, only to the extent that it is avoiding the pain that results. Another danger to negative reinforcement is that once the dog owner starts using negative reinforcement as a deterrent for bad behavior, the dog owner will feel the need to continue this behavior. It is wrong and will not benefit the dog at all. It also makes the dog more melancholic and lethargic.

There are different dog type and breeds. Different dogs respond differently. While patience in dog proper training is a must, positive reinforcement is good for the dog and for you, and builds a lasting relationship.

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