Dominance Theory is a Myth – let’s look at modern, force-free, reinforcement-based training скачать в хорошем качестве

Dominance Theory is a Myth – let’s look at modern, force-free, reinforcement-based training

I want to talk to you about why it’s important to follow a force-free, reinforcement-based training ethos with your dog. This isn’t just about my opinion, it’s also backed by modern science. While I don’t love admitting it, I grew up in an era when punishment-based training was widely accepted. That’s why I feel it’s important to address this outdated approach and shed light on a better way. The dominance theory in dog training stems from flawed studies on captive wolves, wrongly suggesting a strict “alpha” hierarchy. Later research showed wild wolves cooperate as family units, not through dominance. Despite this, the misconception led to force-based training. Science now proves dogs don’t seek control—they learn through cues, their environment and relationships, making dominance-based methods unnecessary and harmful. Aversive methods may appear to work in the short term, but they don’t address the real underlying issues. Has the fear or anxiety that was driving the behaviour truly been resolved? If the roles were reversed, would you want to be trained that way? So what does modern, force-free, reinforcement-based training look like? Check out these resources.... Click2Heel https://click2heel.com - in-person 121s and classes. Bracknell, Ascot, Wokingham, Crowthorne, West Berkshire C2HOnline - online dog training courses https://c2honline.com Including Competition Heelwork Course Train with Marka - online dog training courses https://trainwithmarka.com Get £30 off course with C2H30 Scent Dog Training - online course scent work courses https://scentdogtraining.co.uk Free Puppy Starter Kit - https://c2honline.com/puppy-starter-kit/ Marka Dog Training Academy https://markatraining.co.uk Become a better Professional Dog Trainer, in-person and Distance Learning.