A history of dog training

Prior to WWI, most dogs were members of family with important jobs (herding, ratting)
The dogs became “trained” as a result of the working arrangement.
During WWI, dogs were needed to assist the soldier, many dogs became casualties
A need to train vast quantities to replace those lost.
This need for rapid training brought about the compulsion revolution and the birth of formal dog training.
Many dogs were broken by the training and thought to be “inferior”
This resulted in the idea that all but the hardest, most alpha were incapable of learning.
WWI ended and the trainers brought their skills to the public.
The idea of obedience training the family dog through punishment caught on.
Similar cycle ensued with WWII etc
Our society does view learning through punishment and “rewards” constitute bribes
1970’s brought modification with less aversive techniques.
1980’s brought scientific research based on wolves- dominance.
Idea that dog had to be dominated or he would dominate you came prevalent, unfortunately
1990’s brought popular usage of operant conditioning.
While positive reinforcement is the primary tool, neg punishment, neg reinforcement, and positive punishment are also components.
Sit Means Sit revolutionizes the dog training world with their system of training.