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Originally Posted by Pavel
Maybe I dont understand correct, but only positive method is wrong way by any education of any living creature. Education is two parts. Good done - reward, bad done - penalty. Its a basicaly principle of all educations and trainings. With only positive (only reward) method nobody reach the good results. Watch, how educate the wolf his pupies. Its a best example.
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I think what Simon meant, was that whichever training method is used, a positive outcome may be obtained. Or rather that it is possible to work out a method for every dog.
I remember that when we were training Tina (just basic obedience) and happened to use wrong techniques (tried to break her will) she just ignored our commands and behaved like an obstinate "stupid blonde"
, though we knew that she perfectly well understood what we wanted from her. We also soon found out that she reacted best to positive reinforcement (food and praise) and depriving her of the company of her 'pack' for some 10-15 minutes immediately after the 'crime' turned out the most effective punishment.