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Does Training Method Matter? Evidence for the Negative Impact of Aversive-Based Methods on Companion Dog Welfare

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. Continue Reading Does Training Method Matter? Evidence for the Negative Impact of Aversive-Based Methods on Companion Dog Welfare







The Effect of the Kennel Environment on Canine Welfare: A Critical Review of Experimental Studies

The Effect of the Kennel Environment on Canine Welfare: A Critical Review of Experimental Studies

Dogs can be held temporarily or permanently in kennels for a number of reasons, not necessarily for their own benefit. Although restrictive environments have been associated with poor welfare, priorities for research and change cannot be understood unless the various aspects of the kennel environment are appreciated separately. Continue Reading The Effect of the Kennel Environment on Canine Welfare: A Critical Review of Experimental Studies