Training a dog by giving a continuous shock until they comply is an example of the same behavior modification technique used in Guantanamo Bay.
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What horse whisperers can teach modern dog trainers (and vice versa)
Famous horse trainer Buck Brannaman has a knack for communicating with animals by delivering well-timed reinforcements. So why is it that he categorically dismisses clicker training?
Cesar Millan’s secret training technique: Kicking dogs in the stomach
The so-called “Dog Whisperer” makes training look like magic. But on the cutting room floor, we find it’s not magic. It’s science. The science of punishment.
How do Europeans use shock collars on dogs? They don’t
Like prong collars, shock collars are not allowed in the EU. Canada and the US, please take note.
Happy Birthday to BF Skinner: It’s time for a rebranding
BF Skinner codified the laws of behavior and outlined the basics of how to effectively train an animal. But his terms for things just weren’t that catchy.
Ye Olde Dog Shock Collar
In 1934, electric dog shock collars looked more obviously like the torture devices they are.
Positive & negative reinforcement, explained by The Family Guy
Positive reinforcement explained
Why are we still putting shock collars on dogs?
There are few things that cannot be accomplished with reward-based positive reinforcement dog training. Squirrels can learn obstacle courses. Fish can learn to swim through hoops. Dogs can read! So why is there still widespread…











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