Stop using Punishment in Dog Training

Although punishment in dog training is quite controversial, it is still a common method used by a wide variety of dog trainers. Positive punishment is more common than negative punishment. Positive punishment can be described as associating an unpleasant act with an undesirable behavior. For instance, if a dog is barking, a trainer might use a leash tug to stop the behavior.

Dog Body Language

Dog body language is how are pets communicate with us. Dogs actually have the ability to signal to us precisely how they are feeling at any given time. If we are attuned to their signs we will know what their emotional state is. Dogs can display various emotions including: happiness, sadness, boredom, excitement, and fear.