06/04/2024
The Ten Myths of Canine Behavior
Myth 8: Shock collars and prong collars don't hurt if you use them properly.
Some trainers advocate using "all the tools in your toolbox", suggesting that you need to "correct" your dog when they make mistakes to teach them what they did was wrong. While it is true that these tools can be effective in the right hands, they are not necessary. The potential for negative side effects often outweighs the benefits. Research has shown that dogs can learn just as quickly, if not faster, through positive reinforcement techniques rather than positive punishment and using aversive tools. Positive punishment involves adding something undesirable (like shock or pain) to stop a behavior.
