by Chris Bodenner
A reader writes:
I am not a dog trainer, but I live with one and therefore know a good number of them. Since you mentioned Cesar Millan, I would like to mention that he is basically reviled in the animal behavior community. His training methods are almost completely aversive and punishment based. Scientific research has shown positive training techniques to be more effective and have fewer side effects. Clicker training looks like the marine animal training you would see...
Published on August 18, 2010 12:20