Researchers, trainers and veterinary and training professional organizations are advocating for greater oversight for dog training, which is unregulated in many countries, including the U.S. Many experts say that aversive methods, which include positive punishment and negative reinforcement, are overused.
Punishments such as shock collars may not be doing much good.” – Ula Chrobak
Source: The Atlantic, September 18, 2022. Link. “ Right now, it’s the wild, wild West,” says Anamarie Johnson, a Ph.D. student who recently published a study that analyzed the websites of 100 highly rated dog trainers across the U.S. The study found that most gave no indication whether the trainer had relevant education or certification.