How to Train your dog: learning and teaching styles

How to Train your Dog: Which learning/ teaching style do you use?

Understanding animal training can be confusing. Dr Jo explains training/teaching and learning styles in a simple, easy to understand manner. Scroll down for video help in training your dog. And encourages owners to use positive reinforcement…

Do you train your pet? The answer is yes you do, whether you are aware of it or not. Pets are always learning. They learn what works for them and repeat this behaviour. If you wish your pet to behave in a different way, then you need to teach them.

I often find that there is confusion among pet owners, especially dog owners, about how to train their pets. Many have heard of positive, motivational training and want to remain as positive as possible but sometimes punishment creeps in. Then there’s negative reinforcement. Just what is this? The world of animal learning and teaching styles can be confusing. And all you want is a better behaved pet!