Balanced Training Myths - Positive Reinforcement Truths

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We break down the “balanced training” myth and explain why corrections suppress behavior without teaching, while force-free methods build reliable habits by changing a dog’s emotional state. We share science, real-world steps, and how to find a qualified pro.

• positive reinforcement as a full behavioral system
• why aversives suppress rather than teach
• fear and perceived threat as roots of reactivity and aggression
• counterconditioning and desensitization under threshold
• extinction and differential reinforcement for durable change
• signs of shutdown vs true calm
• how to vet trainers and certifications
• ethics, welfare, and the bond with your dog

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