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What is positive punishment in dog training?

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So positive punishment means adding something after the dog did a behaviour that makes the frequency of that behaviour go down. For example, if the dog jumps up and you knee them in the chest, and next time you see them the dog does not jump up, you have positively punished the dog jumping. 25 окт. 2017 г.


What is an example of positive punishment?

Positive punishment is when you add a consequence to unwanted behavior. You do this to make it less appealing. An example of positive punishment is adding more chores to the list when your child neglects their responsibilities.

What is negative punishment in dog training?

Negative punishment is when you take away a desired stimulus after a undesired behavior is performed making the behavior less likely to happen in the future. For example you are walking your dog and they start to pull, You stop walking and wait till your dog stops pulling.

What is the difference between positive punishment and negative punishment in dog training?

Positive trainers are not permissive, they just don't like to risk traumatizing their dogs! With negative punishment, we take away something that the dog likes: attention, an expected treat, freedom in space (time-outs), etc. Here's an example. Let's say your dog, Fido, barks at you for attention.

Does positive punishment work with dogs?

Positive punishment (the application of unpleasant stimulus) is applied to decrease a behavior and not to discipline the pet. It must be administered while the behavior occurs, and ideally just as it starts. The punishment must be sufficient to deter the behavior and timed so that it coincides with the behavior.

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