tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481340516560332743.post5261186854557121660..comments2023-06-16T21:12:31.714+08:00Comments on myanimalcare: Yoshee undergoes "training"chankahyeinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674643647557713363noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481340516560332743.post-43462356078449362122012-05-16T17:10:14.000+08:002012-05-16T17:10:14.000+08:00I also have seen all the articles urging owners to...I also have seen all the articles urging owners to 'send their dogs for training.' I think it's important to remember that most of the training is in fact for the owners. Yes, the dogs learn to sit, stay, down, come, etc., but the owners learn how to achieve good behaviour through positive behavioural reinforcement. If we take the approach that dogs must purely submit to our commands from fear of punishment, we're setting ourselves and our dogs up for failure and unhappiness. Also, training is not a one-time exercise. Training a dog is continuous and requires consistency. It's great that the vet will make a start with Yoshee over the next few days, but Sree's mother really needs to continue over the coming years, asking Yoshee to sit, stay, etc., and rewarding her when she does so. It needn't be tedious -- it can be part of a play session! :-)Maneki Nekonoreply@blogger.com