Approximately one and decompression program flavoring his audience's with added some forms of punishment. Some scientific trainers believe that it is also important to learn how to strengthen good behavior without the need for rewards and to rely on dog psychology to find ways to improve off-leash relationships between owners and their pups. Scientific training relies on doing a good deal of research and staying updated on the latest studies. For that reason, it be best for professional trainers, since the methods that are used are often effective whether you know the science behind them or not, and other forms of training already employ those methods. Also developing new methods based on research not be appropriate for everyone. Still, it's a good idea for dog owners to stay informed and pay attention to new research when it becomes available. Clicker training is also based on operant conditioning and relies heavily on the same principles as positive reinforcement. fact, clicker training be grouped as a method of positive reinforcement, rather than as its own form of training. It relies on the use of a device to make a quick, sharp noise, such as a whistle or, as the name suggests, a clicker to signal to a dog when a wanted behavior is accomplished. The advantage of using clicker training is that it signals the exact moment the desired behavior is finished and exactly what is being rewarded. Trainers can then use the clicker to shape new behaviors and add verbal commands. First, the dog needs to be conditioned to know that a click means a reward is coming. Then the dog can associate a behavior with a click and a reward. Finally, the verbal command can be introduced to form a new association. This is a great method for learning new tricks, and it can be used to shape the basics into more complicated tasks. professional trainers use this method. While it is great for learning new behaviors, clicker training isn't necessarily well-suited for curbing unwanted behaviors. When used alongside other training methods, it can be very effective making sure you have a well-trained, well-behaved pooch. Electronic training relies on the use of electric collar that delivers a shock or a spray of citronella when a dog is not performing a desired task. It's mostly used for training at a distance when a leash can't be used. For example, shock collars can be used to make a dog stay within the boundaries of -fenced yard. A remote collar can be used to train dogs for work fields or hunting work. People who use these devices claim that there is less risk of a dog getting hurt by a choke collar or other mechanical devices. There are problems with this training method. One is that it relies on punishment for bad behavior instead of rewards, meaning a dog learns what it's not supposed to do, rather than what it is supposed to do. Another problem is that it can create a great deal of stress and lead to permanent anxiety issues for dogs. The devices are often used by inexperienced owners, and therefore are overused. This can cause a lot of unnecessary pain, both physically and psychologically, for dogs. Professional dog trainers desired results from electronic training, but it is definitely not for use by average owners. There are alternatives that put dogs under far less stress and pain. If you are going to use electronic device, which again is not recommended, consult a professional about the proper use and consider alternative form of behavior correction. The model-rival method of training relies on the fact that dogs learn by observation. By providing a model of good behavior or a rival to compete for resources, dogs can learn to mimic desired behaviors. So a trainer might have another human act as the model, praising them for completing tasks on command or scolding them for unwanted behavior. The dog, as observer, learns what to do correctly from the model. The model can also act as a rival, competing to do the right task for a desired toy or treat as a reward, encouraging the dog to pick up on the task and accomplish it more quickly. training relies on the same principle using the dog owner as a model, then offering rewards for mimicking good behavior. It's meant to use the dogs natural instincts to operate socially instead of working against them. To put it simply, the dog learns by example. This training method has been found to operate with a similar level of success as positive reinforcement and operant conditioning, though some trainers find it more natural and preferable. If your dog has a strong bond with you and can spend a lot of time observing you and following you around, this be a technique that you find more comfortable than sticking to regular training sessions. Relationship-based training combines several different training methods, but focuses on a more individualized approach for both dog and owner. It is the relationship between dog and human that drives everything. This method strives to meet the needs of the dog and the trainer, to foster communication, and to strengthen