Positive reinforcement dog training is force free. This method uses rewards, including treats, praise, and play, for desirable behavior, rather than punishing undesirable behavior. It’s the approach I use with all my clients–dogs, puppies, and their people!
Positive reinforcement is effective, ethical, and kind. It is enjoyable for people and their dogs. It creates enthusiastic and attentive learners. It builds confidence and a relationship based on trust. This approach to training is recommended by Veterinary Behaviorists.
Positive reinforcement training can be used to teach new skills and to modify challenging behaviors. It’s used for potty training, crate training and teaching skills like leash walking, “leave it” and “stay’. One of my favorite things to teach is dog parkour. It is so much fun! Using rewards, you engage with your dog and the environment to teach them how to climb, jump, balance, and go over, in, and around obstacles. It can be done anywhere.
As for modifying behavior, positive reinforcement training can be used to address challenging behaviors, including shy, fearful and anxious behaviors, leash reactivity, resource guarding, over-excited mouthy behaviors, as well as aggression.
If you are interested in teaching your dog or puppy some new skills or need support in modifying a challenging behavior, please give me a call 770-971-6093 or email me kris@ bestindog.com.
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Certified Dog Parkour Instructor and Evaluator with the IDPKA, and a member of the Pet Professional Guild. I provide individualized training in the East Cobb/Marietta area. I offer a 10% discount on all services for clients who have adopted their dog from a shelter, the Humane Society, or a reputable rescue organization.
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