No Punishment Without Fulfillment: Being Fair to My Dog

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) October 9, 2022

written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) October 9, 2022

Scout, an Australian cattle dog, stands on the dog-friendly section of Cocoa Beach looking up at the camera with pointy ears

I think being willing to use punishment as part of one's training — with critical thinking alongside fulfillment, play, and advocacy — is different than using punishment as the foundation of one's training. Here are some thoughts on why using punishment without adequate other outlets makes me cringe.

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Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer)

I write about training my blue heeler, adventuring in our converted van, and a whole bunch of other interests in the hope that our blunders and realizations connect with fellow dog lovers. Learn more?

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No Punishment Without Fulfillment: Being Fair to My Dog

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