Because the reward makes them more likely to repeat the behavior, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools for shaping or changing your dog's behavior. Rewarding your dog for good behavior sounds pretty simple and it is!
Why is positive reinforcement bad for dogs?
Aversives Kill Your Dog's Motivation to Train And the less fun and rewarding something is, the less your dog will want to do it. Using positive punishment training motivates your dog to avoid an aversive altogether or make an aversive stop. Not the kind of life most people want for their dogs!
How do dogs use positive reinforcement?
Using positive reinforcement to train your dog means you reward the behaviors you like and ignore the behaviors you do not like. You can use praise, life rewards (such as games, walks, or car rides), or treats to reward your dog's good behavior.
Do dogs respond to negative reinforcement?
By using negative reinforcement like blocking, redirection, or leash corrections, the dog can eventually be brought to a place where positive reinforcement will work. But you cannot stop aggression with praise and a cookie, just like you can't stop a mugger from robbing people by smiling and handing over your wallet.
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