Generally speaking, there are three types of dog training methods: discipline- or aversive-based, reward-based and balanced. Aversive-based training relies on using emotional or physical discomfort to ...

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...

Training someone, especially someone who has never completed a specific task before, can be incredibly difficult if you don’t take into account their experience level and use your own experience to ...

Dog training isn’t regulated—and you have to read websites closely to spot aversive trainers, according to research published in Anthrozoös. The study also shows that positive reinforcement trainers ...

If you’re looking to revamp your workouts, you might try different training methods or switching up your equipment. And with the rise of functional training and low-impact strength options that you ...