Why do some trainers rely so heavily on corrections? What happens to a dog's behavior when they're constantly under pressure? How can you tell if a training method is actually working long-term? These questions matter more than you might think. You've probably seen popular trainers on social media using intense correction-based techniques that look effective in short clips. But what you're not seeing is what happens after the camera stops rolling. Learned helplessness isn't training—it's shutting down a dog's natural responses through overwhelming pressure. Balanced training teaches your dog to make good choices, not just avoid punishment. That's the difference between suppression and real behavioral change.
Clip taken from the dog training podcast, Pack Talk Podcast 135 "The Truth About Aversive Training vs Balanced Training"
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