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Do e-collars speed learning in dogs?

September 26, 2014 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

Do e-collars speed learning in dogs?

Have you ever considered using an electronic collar (aka e-collar or shock collar) to train your dog?  Perhaps you advocate against their use or feel they can be helpful in certain situations.  The use of e-collars (one form of positive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Science of dog behavior, Training and Behavior Tips Tagged With: e-collars, electronic collars, punishment, reinforcement, research, shock collars, training method

A Brief Primer on Punishment and Reinforcement

September 18, 2014 By Kristina Spaulding Leave a Comment

A Brief Primer on Punishment and Reinforcement

Would you like to improve your understanding of your dogs' behavior?  What about the behavior of your family, friends and co-workers?  If you really want to understand behavior (and training) then it is absolutely critical that you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General, Science of dog behavior, Training and Behavior Tips Tagged With: Learning, punishment, reinforcement, science, theory

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