Human-Centric Theory Of Dog Training

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Dog training methods, whether in the form of human-centric methods commonly referred to as the dominance theory, or dog-centric methods, including positive-reward training, commonly rely on individual learning through the use of operant conditioning which was developed by B.F. Skinner during his groundbreaking behavioral research during the 1940’s. While the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) wasn’t formed until 1993 by well-known veterinarian and animal behaviorist, Ian Dunbar, dog training in its earliest form has been in existence since the Roman era. Although dog training has been in existence for centuries, whether for herding livestock, or present day obedience, animal behavior commonly used to develop training methods, only …show more content…
Just typing the search terms “dog training” on google will bring up several different training methods, from whisperers, to listeners, to lifetime trainers, those who "grew up with wild wolves", pack leaders, bonding, natural dog training, protection dog training, positive-reinforcement, reward based training, motivational training and more. Dog training methods, whether in the form of human-centric methods commonly referred to as the dominance theory, or dog-centric methods, including positive-reward training, commonly rely on individual learning through the use of operant conditioning. Operant conditioning, which combines the use of reinforcers and punishers, was developed by B.F. Skinner during his groundbreaking behavioral research during the 1940’s and whether or not dog trainers and owners realize it, is the key component of most if not all dog training methods. With all the different training styles available to dog owners, how is a dog owner able to decide which method to use or which methods work best? The answer, boils down to three key factors that all dog owners should realize. First, that dogs, like people, are individuals and what works for some may not work for everyone. Second, that there is a common misconception when it comes to dog training, and that is, that despite the fact that although the domestic dog evolved from the wolf, that dogs are not wolves and therefore, the social pack mentality that exists in their wild counterparts should not be used in the evaluation of domestic dog behavior in relation to other dogs as well as humans. Lastly, a common misconception among not only dog owners, but surprisingly within the dog training profession. That there is a common misunderstanding as to the definition and meaning of both reinforcement and punishment as it relates to dog training. This paper
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