Category Archives: negative punishment

How to stop a dog from jumping

How to stop a dog from jumping

How to stop a dog from jumping By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, (Dog Behaviorist), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. Learning how to stop a dog from jumping is a common challenge for many pet owners. Although dogs may jump for different reasons, such as excitement, attention-seeking, or greeting people, it can become problematic, especially if […]

How to teach a dog to stop barking

A Dog Behaviorists Treats Dogs with Excessive Barking Problems

How to teach a dog to stop barking By Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP, (Dog Behaviorist,) Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Barking is a natural behavior for dogs, but excessive barking can cause problems for owners and neighbors. Several ways to manage and reduce excessive barking include positive reinforcement, differential reinforcement, extinction, and negative punishment […]