
The Force-Free Dilemma
Truth and Myths in Modern Dog Training
Nicola Ferguson(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
269 pages
978-1-4766-9257-9 (ISBN)
Description
Dog training methodology is an increasingly hotly contested topic. A number of vocal trainers insist that dogs should be instructed through exclusively positive reinforcement, and that training should be totally force-free. Popularized through social media, the force-free training movement has grown into a lucrative, billion-dollar industry, but the consequences may outweigh the positives.
This book examines the current state of dog training and discusses ethical alternatives to force-free methods. Chapters cover the history of dog training, common myths, equipment, and the merits of balanced training methods that don't dogmatically avoid occasional force.
This book examines the current state of dog training and discusses ethical alternatives to force-free methods. Chapters cover the history of dog training, common myths, equipment, and the merits of balanced training methods that don't dogmatically avoid occasional force.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
glossary, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
443 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-9257-9 (9781476692579)
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Person
Nicola Ferguson is a neurodiverse service dog trainer from the Wirral Peninsula, England, UK. In addition to training service dogs, she writes science fiction books and humorous books about dogs.
Content
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One.?Definitions, and Dog Training Through the Ages
Chapter Two.?An Introduction to the Science of Dog Training
Chapter Three.?Myth Busting
Chapter Four.?Corrections and Management
Chapter Five.?More on Training Tools and Equipment
Chapter Six.?The Science
Chapter Seven.?The Innate Drives of Dogs: Brain Structure and Physiology
Chapter Eight.?Balanced Training versus -Force-Free Training
Chapter Nine.?Legal Beagles
Chapter Ten.?Cults
Conclusion
Glossary
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
Chapter One.?Definitions, and Dog Training Through the Ages
Chapter Two.?An Introduction to the Science of Dog Training
Chapter Three.?Myth Busting
Chapter Four.?Corrections and Management
Chapter Five.?More on Training Tools and Equipment
Chapter Six.?The Science
Chapter Seven.?The Innate Drives of Dogs: Brain Structure and Physiology
Chapter Eight.?Balanced Training versus -Force-Free Training
Chapter Nine.?Legal Beagles
Chapter Ten.?Cults
Conclusion
Glossary
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index