Go Fetch Dog Training

There are two main camps of dog training. Positive dog training and dominance dog training. Understanding both types of training is important as they both have merit and work well for different people.

Dominance Dog Training

Dominance dog training includes such training tactics as Cesar Milan on the Dog Whisperer and a popular dog training company, the Bark Busters. The concept behind dominance or “leader of the pack” dog training is that a dog needs a leader. Behavioral problems are attributed to the fact that the dog is the leader of the pack and these can be resolved quickly and easily through the owner becoming a strong, confident leader at all times.

Positive Dog Training

Positive dog training uses reward based training only, and sees no need for the owner to be the “boss”. In positive dog training it matters not if the dog rushes up the stairs ahead of you or charges trough the door before you, while these actions are seen as negative in dominance training. Additionally,walking on a loose leash is more important than the dog walking next to the owner, so it is ok for the dog to walk out in front of the owner.

Proponents of each camp of training claim that their way is the best way and other ways are ineffective. In truth, each training method has produced many happy, adjusted, well behaved dogs. Dog owners should carefully research each dog training method and their particular personality before deciding which dog training method would work best for their family.

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