The Effects of Using Aversive Training Methods in Dogs – A Review
Ziv, G. (2017). The effects of using aversive training methods in dogs – a review. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 19, 50-60.
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AVSAB Dominance Position Statement
Position statement on the use of dominance theory in. American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. problem behavior intervention
The Effects Of Social Training And Other Factors On Adoption Success Of Shelter Dogs
Protopopova, A., Gilmour, A. J., Weiss, R. H., Shen, J. Y., & Wynne, C. D. L. (2012). The effects of social training and other factors on adoption success of shelter dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 142(1), 61-68. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2012.09.009
AVSAB Humane Dog Training Position Statement
Position statement on humane dog training American … American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. problem behavior intervention
Does Training Method Matter? Evidence for the Negative Impact of Aversive-Based Methods on Companion Dog Welfare
Dog training methods range broadly from those using mostly positive punishment and negative reinforcement (aversive-based) to those using primarily positive reinforcement (reward-based). Although aversive-based training has been strongly criticized for negatively affecting dog welfare, there is no comprehensive research focusing on companion dogs and mainstream techniques, and most studies rely on owner-reported assessment of training methods and dog behavior.
The Relationship Between Number of Training Sessions Per Week and Learning in Dogs
Meyer, I. and Ladewig, J. (2008). The relationship between number of training sessions per week and learning in dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 111, 311-320.