Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Positive Reinforcement & why does it work?

    Positive reinforcement (R+) is a reward-based method of training that uses reinforcers (like food or play) and operant conditioning to help dogs (and other animals!) learn.

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  • Why not use Positive Reinforcement & corrections?

    Corrections can lead to behavioral and training fallouts; increase confusion, stress, and anxiety; and are unnecessary for effective and humane training.

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  • How do you teach your dog what not to do if you don’t punish or correct them?

    Instead of focusing on stopping undesirable behavior, we work on replacing it by reinforcing a more appropriate behavior.

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  • Does training with R+ mean my dog will only listen if I have food?

    Training with R+ does not mean we will always need food around for our dogs to listen to us.

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  • Does this mean I need to use treats forever?

    The beauty of a behavior with strong reinforcement history is that it can actually become a powerful reinforcer on its own.

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  • Do I need to be the Alpha?

    The short answer is NO, dominance theory has been debunked for years, and is actually keeping us from building better relationships with our dogs!

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Hannah Halpern, KPA-CTP
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hannah@anhonestdog.com
(206) 369-1731

Occupied Duwamish Territory // Seattle, WA