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Dog training 101: Expert tips for a perfectly behaved pup

Dog training 101: Use expert tips covering basic commands, potty training, leash walking, and problem behaviors.
Marin Independent Journal

Positive reinforcement training leads to better results, happier dogs

If you consult Merriam-Webster, the word “aversive” means “tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus.” Does that sound like a training method you’d want to use on your ...
Psychology Today

Is Balanced Training Fair to Dogs or Is It a Cop-Out?

“Balanced” is one of the more deceitful words used in the unregulated field of dog training. This approach utilizes both positive reinforcement (rewards-based) methods and aversives (physical ...
The Conversation

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog

Ambuj Tewari receives funding from NSF and NIH. Understanding intelligence and creating intelligent machines are grand scientific challenges of our times. The ability to learn from experience is a ...