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Learn The Ins-n-Outs of Basic American Dog Training Techniques by Christopher M Stigson
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Positive Dog Training:
Positive dog training is the main way of teaching good techniques. It is not the same as reward, though it is a common misconception.
It is mainly the process, which strengthens a dog's behavior simply because of the occurrence of a pleasant situation, due to the result of a particular behavior. For instance, if the dog owner offers food to treat the dog while lying down, there is more possibility that the dog would do it more often to get treats from the owner. This is how the dog learns to lie down with the help of positive reinforcement.
In many countries, the most popular technique is clicker training. The main factor of difference between other positive techniques and clicker training is the use of clicker. Clicker is a small device that offers a click sound while squeezing it.
In short, irrespective of the techniques, a dog training exercise is absolutely beneficial and advantageous.