Is There a Point Where Positive Reinforcement Stops Being Effective?

At our dog training school in Madison, Wisconsin, we sometimes encounter owners who believe that positive reinforcement works on smaller, regular, happy dogs, and that some dogs are so large, stubborn, and obstinate that positive reinforcement will no longer work. Many of these owners have been discouraged by their own dogs. We at Sit Means Sit are here to break this myth.

If positive reinforcement does not work on large, stubborn dogs, why is it the accepted way of training exotic animals and marine mammals? These animals are huge predators. If you can teach a tiger or a killer through rewarding different behaviors, you can do the same for a dog, no matter its breed.

Additionally, studies have shown that using aversive training methods on aggressive or fearful dogs just makes the issues worst. If you are trying positive reinforcement on your dog and it isn’t working, do not revert to negative training. Take your dog to a good training school like Sit Means Sit. Get some advice and help from certified dog trainers. It’s their job to take dogs like yours and help it be the great dog you know is in there somewhere.

At Sit Means Sit, we are comfortable addressing tenacious issues like biting and aggression, chewing and digging, and jumping and barking. If you live in the Madison area, there is no better place to bring your dog for knowledgeable, kind training. At the end of the day, we love dogs, and we would be honored to care for yours. Call today!

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