Weasels Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I think that it's worthwhile differentiating between trainers and behaviourists, here. I was thinking about this after I posted. I apply a quick calculation of risk vs desired outcome that goes along these lines: Trick training/dog sports: consequences of not performing behaviour: near zero. Potential for harm using punishers: non-zero. Therefore use PP. Barking: consequences of excessive behaviour: council complaints/mad neighbours/broken sleep. Prepared to use aversives of the same level of annoyance that the dogs are causing me (like a squirt with the hose). Serious behavioural issues: consequences up to and including being PTS, run over etc. Would be willing to try a broader range of methods as long as risk of punishment consequence < risk if behaviour continues (fortunately it hasn't come to that for any of my dogs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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