Dog Training Techniques - Keep It Simple And Effective

If one takes ten dog training manuals will find that there are dozens if not hundreds of training techniques that focus on many different factors of canine behavior and the level of demand sought. But while at first glance can be noticed big differences between the various techniques, these can be divided in principle into two basic types according to the approach. On the one hand training techniques are based on theories of animal learning, and on the other are the techniques based on canine ethology.

Techniques based on theories of learning have as a fundamental modification of animal behavior through different methods. These methods are the most common positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and punishment (of course when we talk about punishment we do not mean physical punishment). Thus, depending on the method we subdivide training techniques for learning: traditional training, positive training and training mixed.

The training based on canine ethology, the primary key is the use of natural behavioral characteristics of dogs. These training techniques focus on the hierarchy of dominance behavior as a marker of naturally occurring canine instinct. That is, to use this method, the dog owner should position themselves in the role of alpha male of the herd (although in this case the pack is just the family or intimate setting) and thus bring about the submission and obedience dog. These techniques almost completely obviate any learning theory.

Currently, most trainers are based on the first technique, and in some cases, may use certain aspects of canine ethology as a complement to training. Furthermore, the absence of specific guidelines on the ethological training, many do not consider it a practice.

Click here to learn how I could train my dog ​​without having to leave my house in just a few short weeks.