Dog training 101 — How to set realistic goals and where to get started : Life Kit

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Dog training can feel overwhelming. Here's a step-by-step guide for getting started — and finding a training style that works for your pet. (via nprlifekit)

Dog training is a completely unregulated field, meaning anyone with a website, Instagram page or storefront can claim to be a dog trainer. This also means that there is no definitive rule book for what methods to use when training a dog, and many trainers disagree. Many trainers, though, fall into two broad categories:

The second is balanced trainers like Brianna Dick. Balanced trainers use positive reinforcement methods, but are also more willing to incorporate corrections, like e-collars, into their training.

 

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LifeKit sister_kristian this made me think of you. 🐶

LifeKit Dogs are just like kids these days... untrained. It's all about the owners/parents. Don't have enough time to invest in them.

LifeKit Don’t reinforce bad behavior. It’s that simple. I love my pups. You just can’t comfort them when they’re doing “bad.”

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