The Force-Free Dilemma: Truth and Myths in Modern Dog Training

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
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 03/01/2024
Series: Dogs in Our World
Pages: 269
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9781476692579