You might have heard of positive reinforcement for dogs in training, but do you know what it actually means? This widely-used method of dog training is based on science and isn’t just a fad. It ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo Credit: Eleganza / Getty Images) Positive and negative reinforcement have become buzzwords for animal behaviorists. But, ...

Nate Schoemer explains positive reinforcement in dog training, including where it can help and where it may fall short. The ...

There are many things I love about working in animal welfare. One is the fact that it’s an evolving field. The more we learn about animals and the humans connected to them, the more our strategies and ...

If you consult Merriam-Webster, the word “aversive” means “tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus.” Does that sound like a training method you’d want to use on your ...

The Animal and Veterinary Service also announced revisions to the existing code of animal welfare for pet groomers, making it a minimum standard for animals not to be left unattended at any point ...

These days, more and more people are using reward-based methods to train dogs. Here are five reasons why this shift is likely to continue. It’s an important shift because the discussion of dog ...

It’s all about positive reinforcement. That’s what Lily Ware, owner of Spot On Dog Training, believes and what she practices in her business. “All dogs can be trained. It takes patience and time, but ...