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There are at least SEVEN BIG REASONS why “positive” or “force free” training is the WORST THING you can do for your dog:
- With most dogs, in most situations, for the things real dog owners actually need, “positive” training SIMPLY DOESN’T WORK.
- “Positive” training results in millions of dogs being NEEDLESSLY REHOMED or PUT DOWN for behavioural problems that are EASILY REMEDIED.
- “Positive” training is extremely SLOW and TIME CONSUMING, often taking YEARS.
- “Positive” training is extremely COMPLICATED, far beyond the skills of most dog owners.
- “Positive” training is extremely EXPENSIVE and IMPRACTICAL (due to the above two factors).
- “Positive” training is entirely ARTIFICAL – these approaches NEVER occur in the natural world.
- “Positive” training has various other NEGATIVE SIDE-EFFECTS that are rarely discussed (even when applied as these trainers advise).
On the other hand, good “balanced” training:
- Is HIGHLY EFFECTIVE – it works with ALL dogs.
- SAVES COUNTLESS DOGS from being needlessly REHOMED or PUT DOWN.
- Is much faster, often needing only HOURS or WEEKS instead of YEARS.
- Is much SIMPLER and more intuitive (natural).
- Is much CHEAPER and vastly more PRACTICAL (due to the above two factors).
- Follows the way dogs (and all animals) actually learn in the NATURAL WORLD.
- Has only POSITIVE SIDE-EFFECTS (when done properly).
If you truly have your dog's best interests at heart (and your own), then you need to understand these issues.
So-called "positive" or "force free" training is not what you've been told - the truth is VERY different.
Grab your copy of REAL WORLD DOG TRAINING today, where I explore all these topics (and more) in great depth. In it:
- You’ll find EXTENSIVE QUOTES from many of the top so-called “positive” trainers, which refute their own claims (including from Dr. Dunbar, Karen Pryor, Susan Garrett, Zak George, Victoria Stillwell, Jean Donaldson, Jane Killion, Pat Miller, Zazie Todd, and many more).
- You’ll discover just how TERRIBLY, IMPRACTICALLY SLOW and DIFFICULT “positive” training truly is, from the mouths of these very same trainers.
- You’ll discover how “positive” training SO OFTEN FAILS – including admissions from their own mouths.
- You’ll discover WHY so-called “positive” training FAILS for the things most dog owners actually need (not teaching tricks to dolphins or a chook to dance).
- You’ll learn the truth about the PSEUDO-SCIENCE these trainers often use to back up their fallacious claims.
- You’ll learn some REAL SCIENCE.
- You’ll learn about the many HARMFUL SIDE-EFFECTS that can, and often do, result from so-called “positive” training, that you’ve never been told about.
- You’ll better understand the ETHICS and MORALITY of “positive” versus “balanced” training – and you might be very surprised about the outcome.
- You’ll learn the truth about the ludicrous claims that punishment doesn’t work, and that positive training works better (hint: it isn’t even close).
- You’ll learn the truth about various MYTHS of how to apply punishment, even believed by many “balanced” trainers.
- You’ll learn about problems with the LIMA and (even more so) LIFE training models, and about the superior PROTECT model.
- You’ll learn why “positive” training is just as, if not more, COERCIVE than balanced training.
- You’ll discover why the myth that “positive training works for me” is false – and the four reasons that people who make this claim are wrong.
- You’ll discover the BIG THREE NECESSITIES of “POSITIVE” REINFORCEMENT COERCION that you might have heard about, but the true significance of which you’ve never been told.
- You’ll discover why “positive” approaches are EVEN LESS EFFECTIVE and MORE HARMFUL for children or people than they are for animals.
In short, you'll discover why so much about "positive" training is NOT POSITIVE AT ALL!
In short, you'll discover why so much about "positive" training is NOT POSITIVE AT ALL!
Only once you understand all these issues can you make a truly INFORMED CHOICE about what is BEST for you, and for your dogs.
Get your copy today, and learn the truth about dog training in the REAL WORLD.
“Dog training today suffers from an ideology, and this book is the antidote… A great and necessary book.”
– Professor John Staddon (James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Emeritus – Psychology and Neuroscience)
“A much needed and bracing corrective to the misguided ‘reward-only’ approach… an engaging and entertaining read… should be required reading for all dog trainers, and probably for all dog owners as well.”
– Professor Doug Elliffe (former Head of Psychology and Deputy Dean of Science)
“Dog training is in crisis! Tully Williams boldy challenges the ‘force free’ cult… An essential read for professional dog trainers and dedicated owners alike.”
– Alan Brooks (International Award-Winning Guide Dog Specialist)
“A must-read for veterinary professionals – and indeed all dog trainers – who value science- and evidence-based methods. My own dogs are proof that what Tully says and teaches, works.”
– Dr. Deborah Maxwell BVSc (Veterinarian and Working Dog Trainer)
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“We adopted a very boisterous Staghound cross, and as first time dog owners with two indoor cats we were completely out of our depth.
After just a few sessions with Tully our “girl” is toilet trained, no longer chases the cats, walks on a lead, responds to commands and is generally a well-disciplined dog. We still can’t quite get over the change his training has made to her and us!
Tully has a relaxed approach and gives very clear and easy to understand instruction. If you follow his advice you can’t go wrong. Our home has gone from a place of chaos to peace and calm again.
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