“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 ...

Many dog owners wonder what steps they should take before choosing a training program. In HelloNation, Trace Essex of Pupsi ...

I've often wondered if the way in which individuals view and treat their own and other dogs is related to how they view animal-human relationships in general. Based on discussions with many people, I ...

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 ...

Roland Polzin is a former Army officer and the cofounder and CMO at Wing Assistant, a tech-powered outsourcing company for SMBs. As an Army officer, providing training was one of my main ...