dominance theory

Deconstructing Dominance: The Science Behind Wag The Dog

Wag The Dog September 29, 2012100 Reasons To Love Wag The Dog, Animal Behavior, Common Mistakes Owners Make, Dogs, Training Methodscesar millan, dog behavior, dog training iVancouver, dogs, dominance, dominance theory, pack, pack theory, positive methods, positive reinforcement, research, science, studies, training, vancouver

Is Your Dog Fighting For Dominance? Perhaps one of the most commonly touted tenets of dog training is “be the leader”. Whether the family dog is jumping up, growling, biting, or tugging at the leash, owners are advised by professionals and dog hobbyists alike to “lead the pack”. It sounds good, and it’s an easy line for lay people to take – “Oh, your dog is misbehaving? You need to be the pack leader and be more dominant.” Advice for … Continue reading “Deconstructing Dominance: The Science Behind Wag The Dog”

What Dog Trainers Don’t Want You To Know:

Wag The Dog December 16, 2011Animal Behavior, Dogs, Training Methodschoosing a dog trainer, clicker training, dog training, dogs, dominance theory, operant conditioning, training methods, vancouver

There are many different schools of thought on how to train dogs. Ask three different dog trainers how to teach a dog to retrieve, and you’ll likely get three different sets of answers. One trainer will advocate pinching the dog’s ear. Another will advocate using a clicker and a bag of treats. The third will say that the only way is to use the dog’s natural prey drive, and that neither treat rewards nor negative reinforcement are the answer. All … Continue reading “What Dog Trainers Don’t Want You To Know:”