Why do Dog Training suggest positive reinforcement (R+)?
In the short term, punishment-based training seems to be more successful than reward-based training since you're using an unpleasant stimulus (a physical punishment) to urge your dog to cease performing a "bad" behavior. Prong collars and "e-collars" (shock collars) are the most popular forms of this, as are "corrections" (punishments) for dogs. If you're struggling to "manage" your dog's bad behavior, you may want to try one of these ways. These tactics aren't long-term solutions since they only put a stopgap on the problem rather than addressing it head-on by explaining to your dog the many options available to him. Positive reinforcement training, on the other hand, may be utilized for much more than only correcting 'poor' behavior. With the use of gradual and positive reinforcement, you can help maintain the wonderful bond you have with your dog by teaching him how to behave appropriately in certain circumstances.