Episode 297: Why In 2025 We Still Have Dog Trainers Who Believe “Reinforcement Dog Training Doesn’t Work”

Have you heard the news that positive reinforcement doesn't work? The truth about the dog training success enjoyed by positive reinforcement-based dog trainers comes down to application, and I'm sharing examples that will be familiar to everyone with a dog. Whether you're dealing with a reactive dog, struggling with agility training, or want to improve your training skills, I've got practical insights based on real-world scenarios to help everyone with a dog succeed.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why some trainers claim positive reinforcement-based dog training doesn’t work (and why they’re wrong).
  
• The biggest mistakes people make with dog training that lead to frustration.
  
• The importance of Desentisation, Counterconditioning and Operant Conditioning to ensure positive reinforcement-based training works for any dog.
  
• Real world examples of using positive reinforcement-based training to help dogs with motion sensitivity, reactivity, distractions, and engagement for working with you.
  
• Why masking emotions with food or toys won’t work and what to do instead.
  
• What Reverse Conditioning and why to avoid it.
  
• About the downfall of cookie-stuffing and what to do instead.

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