The Force-Free Dilemma: Truth and Myths in Modern Dog Training (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781476692579)

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
ISBN-10: 1476692572
ISBN-13: 9781476692579
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Language: English
Published: 02/16/2024
Pages: 269
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d