The Force-Free Dilemma : Truth and Myths in Modern Dog Training

Dog training methodology is an increasingly hotly contested topic. A number of vocal trainers insist that dogs should be instructed through exclusively positive reinforcement, and that training should be totally force-free. Popularized through social media, the force-free training movement has grown into a lucrative, billion-dollar industry, but the consequences may outweigh the positives. This book examines the current state of dog training and discusses ethical alternatives to force-free methods. Chapters cover the history of dog training, common myths, equipment, and the merits of balanced training methods that don't dogmatically avoid occasional force.

• | Author: Nicola Ferguson
• | Publisher: McFarland
• | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2024
• | Number of Pages: 270 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1476692572
• | ISBN-13: 9781476692579