The Force-Free Dilemma

<p> Dog training methodology is an increasingly hotly contested topic. A number of vocal trainers insist that dogs should be instructed through exclusively positive reinforcement and that training should be totally force-free. Popularized through social media the force-free training movement has grown into a lucrative billion-dollar industry but the consequences may outweigh the positives. </p><p> This book examines the current state of dog training and discusses ethical alternatives to force-free methods. Chapters cover the history of dog training common myths equipment and the merits of balanced training methods that don't dogmatically avoid occasional force.</p>