Journal articles: 'Dog training'

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Marder, Amy R. "Training the agility dog." Applied Animal Behaviour Science 46, no. 1-2 (December 1995): 134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0168-1591(96)81089-6.

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Koda, Naoko, and Sadakazu Shimoju. "Human-Dog Interactions in a Guide-Dog Training Program." Psychological Reports 84, no. 3_suppl (June 1999): 1115–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1999.84.3c.1115.

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We analyzed dyadic interactions between 12 neutered dogs (6 females and 6 males) and 44 humans (20 women, 14 men, and 10 girls) who were unfamiliar with each other. We also examined the effect of sex differences in dogs and humans as well as age differences in humans on human-dog interactions in a guide-dog turning program. Female dogs more actively regulated their distance from humans than male dogs. Dogs made contact with women more frequently than with men, and men nude contact with dogs more frequently than women. Girls initiated interactions with dogs more frequently than women; girls formed reciprocal interactions with dogs less frequently than women.

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KODA, NAOKO. "HUMAN-DOG INTERACTIONS IN A GUIDE-DOG TRAINING PROGRAM." Psychological Reports 84, no. 3 (1999): 1115. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pr0.84.3.1115-1121.

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Greenebaum, Jessica B. "Training Dogs and Training Humans: Symbolic Interaction and Dog Training." Anthrozoös 23, no. 2 (June 2010): 129–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.2752/175303710x12682332909936.

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Potter, Katie, Brittany Masteller, and Laura B. Balzer. "Examining Obedience Training as a Physical Activity Intervention for Dog Owners: Findings from the Stealth Pet Obedience Training (SPOT) Pilot Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3 (January 21, 2021): 902. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18030902.

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Dog training may strengthen the dog–owner bond, a consistent predictor of dog walking behavior. The Stealth Pet Obedience Training (SPOT) study piloted dog training as a stealth physical activity (PA) intervention. In this study, 41 dog owners who reported dog walking ≤3 days/week were randomized to a six-week basic obedience training class or waitlist control. Participants wore accelerometers and logged dog walking at baseline, 6- and 12-weeks. Changes in PA and dog walking were compared between arms with targeted maximum likelihood estimation. At baseline, participants (39 ± 12 years; females = 85%) walked their dog 1.9 days/week and took 5838 steps/day, on average. At week 6, intervention participants walked their dog 0.7 more days/week and took 480 more steps/day, on average, than at baseline, while control participants walked their dog, on average, 0.6 fewer days/week and took 300 fewer steps/day (difference between arms: 1.3 dog walking days/week; 95% CI = 0.2, 2.5; 780 steps/day, 95% CI = −746, 2307). Changes from baseline were similar at week 12 (difference between arms: 1.7 dog walking days/week; 95% CI = 0.6, 2.9; 1084 steps/day, 95% CI = −203, 2370). Given high rates of dog ownership and low rates of dog walking in the United States, this novel PA promotion strategy warrants further investigation.

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Vieira de Castro, Ana Catarina, Ângelo Araújo, André Fonseca, and I. Anna S. Olsson. "Improving dog training methods: Efficacy and efficiency of reward and mixed training methods." PLOS ONE 16, no. 2 (February 19, 2021): e0247321. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247321.

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Dogs play an important role in our society as companions and work partners, and proper training of these dogs is pivotal. For companion dogs, training helps preventing or managing dog behavioral problems—the most frequently cited reason for relinquishing and euthanasia, and it promotes successful dog-human relationships and thus maximizes benefits humans derive from bonding with dogs. For working dogs, training is crucial for them to successfully accomplish their jobs. Dog training methods range widely from those using predominantly aversive stimuli (aversive methods), to those combining aversive and rewarding stimuli (mixed methods) and those focusing on the use of rewards (reward methods). The use of aversive stimuli in training is highly controversial and several veterinary and animal protection organizations have recommended a ban on pinch collars, e-collars and other techniques that induce fear or pain in dogs, on the grounds that such methods compromise dog welfare. At the same time, training methods based on the use of rewards are claimed to be more humane and equally or more effective than aversive or mixed methods. This important discussion, however, has not always been based in solid scientific evidence. Although there is growing scientific evidence that training with aversive stimuli has a negative impact on dog welfare, the scientific literature on the efficacy and efficiency of the different methodologies is scarce and inconsistent. Hence, the goal of the current study is to investigate the efficacy and efficiency of different dog training methods. To that end, we will apply different dog training methods in a population of working dogs and evaluate the outcome after a period of training. The use of working dogs will allow for a rigorous experimental design and control, with randomization of treatments. Military (n = 10) and police (n = 20) dogs will be pseudo-randomly allocated to two groups. One group will be trained to perform a set of tasks (food refusal, interrupted recall, dumbbell retrieval and placing items in a basket) using reward methods and the other group will be trained for the same tasks using mixed methods. Later, the dogs will perform a standardized test where they will be required to perform the trained behaviors. The reliability of the behaviors and the time taken to learn them will be assessed in order to evaluate the efficacy and efficiency, respectively, of the different training methods. This study will be performed in collaboration with the Portuguese Army and with the Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) and integrated with their dog training programs.

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Gabrielsen, Ane Møller. "Training Technologies. Science, Gender and Dogs in the Age of Positive Dog Training." Nordic Journal of Science and Technology Studies 5, no. 1 (August 10, 2017): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.5324/njsts.v5i1.2251.

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<p>The practices of dog training influence the lives of numerous dogs and dog owners, but have not received much academic attention in terms of empirical studies. Both humans and dogs are shaped through these practices, but as the conditions are partly determined by already established networks, it is not simply a matter of the trainer’s personal choice. In order to explore the entanglements of technology, gender, humans, and dogs in dog training practices, this article applies a material semiotic perspective inspired by John Law and Donna Haraway. Taking the changes towards "positive training" and the technology of clicker training as its point of departure, the article explores the emergence and effects of different training practices and the networks that provide their conditions. </p>

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Wallace, Linda. "Dog Rescue Teams." Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 2, no. 1-4 (1986): 25–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x00030284.

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This presentation will discuss search dogs in general, their training, and the experience the dog teams had in the Mexico City earthquake. All of the search dogs in Mexico City, those from the U.S. and other countries, are trained similarly and have a similar job to do. What I will do is explain how the dogs are trained and what they can do.It is my intention to discuss air scenting dogs, their use and training. You have to remember that the dog and the handler are a team and they train together, they live together, and they work together. The discussion will focus only on the dogs' training.

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Ben-Itzchak, Esther, and Ditza A. Zachor. "Dog training intervention improves adaptive social communication skills in young children with autism spectrum disorder: A controlled crossover study." Autism 25, no. 6 (March 22, 2021): 1682–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613211000501.

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Controlled studies examining canine therapy in autism spectrum disorder are scarce. This study examined the effectiveness of a “Dog Training Intervention” on adaptive skills, autism severity, and anxiety using a controlled crossover design. Seventy-three participants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ( Mage = 4:10 ± 1:0) were divided into two groups that received the dog training intervention during half of the school year in addition to standard-of-care interventions. The dog training intervention, in which the children were taught how to interact with and train dogs, was given twice weekly for 4 months within autism spectrum disorder–specific special education school. Those receiving the dog training intervention first showed significantly increased adaptive social and communication skills compared to the controls, and the gains were maintained after the dog training intervention. Belonging to the first dog training intervention group, higher pre-intervention adaptive skills, higher baseline cognitive ability, and less severe autism severity predicted better adaptive social and communication skills. The controls improved in adaptive skills only during their receipt of dog training intervention after crossover. The positive impact on social communication skills suggests that dog training may serve as an effective model for establishing social interaction. Dog training intervention appears to be an effective adjunct treatment to interventions provided in special education schools for children with autism spectrum disorder. Lay abstract There is some evidence that using therapy dogs for children with autism spectrum disorder generally results in improved social communication skills and reduced behavioral problems. However, well-controlled studies that examine its effectiveness are scarce. This study examined the effectiveness of a “Dog Training Intervention.” The study included 73 participants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (61 males, 12 females) with age range of 2:10–7:6 years ( M = 4:10 ± 1:0) who attend autism spectrum disorder–specific special education schools. The study population was divided into two groups. Each group received the dog training intervention during one part of the school year (first half or second half) in addition to the standard interventions provided by the special education school settings. The dog training intervention was given twice weekly for 4 months within the school setting. The group that received the dog training intervention first showed a significant increase in adaptive social and communication skills in comparison to the second group that did not receive the intervention in this period. This improvement was maintained after the dog training intervention. The second group, which received intervention at the second half of the year, showed improvement in communication and socialization adaptive skills only during the period in which they received the dog training intervention. The positive impact on social communication adaptive skills of the dog training intervention among young children with autism spectrum disorder suggests that dogs may serve as an effective model for establishing social interaction. Dog training intervention appears to be an effective adjunct treatment to the interventions provided in special education schools for young children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Bondarenko, Nina. "Diabetic alert dog research and training." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 4, no. 6 (November 2009): 246. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2009.05.002.

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Browne, Clare M., Nicola J. Starkey, Mary T. Foster, and James S. McEwan. "Timing of reinforcement during dog training." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 6, no. 1 (January 2011): 58–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2010.09.058.

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Lesté-Lasserre, Christa. "Treats beat shocks for dog training." New Scientist 247, no. 3296 (August 2020): 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0262-4079(20)31442-1.

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Hejhalová, Ivana. "Guide Dog Training in an Organisation." Czech Sociological Review 46, no. 4 (August 1, 2010): 569–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.13060/00380288.2010.46.4.04.

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Pemberton, Neil. "Cocreating guide dog partnerships: dog training and interdependence in 1930s America." Medical Humanities 45, no. 1 (February 28, 2019): 92–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/medhum-2018-011626.

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This article scrutinises issues around disability and dependent (interdependent) agency, extending these to non-human animals and service dogs, with a sustained reference to the training of guide dogs. It does this through a detailed engagement with the training methodology and philosophy of The Seeing Eye guide dog school in the 1930s, exploring the physical, bodily and instrumental means through which the guide dog partnership, and the identity of the instructor, the guide dog and the guide dog owner, jointly came into being. The novelty of the article lies in how it reconsiders what interdependence meant and means from the perspectives drawing from historical and sociological literature on dog training. In doing so it opens up new ways of thinking about service animals that recognise their historical contingency and the complex processes at work in the creation and development of interdependent agency.

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Koski, Leena, and Pia Bäcklund. "On the Fringe: The Positions of Dogs in Finnish Dog Training Culture." Society & Animals 23, no. 1 (February 2, 2015): 24–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685306-12341342.

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Companion dogs are increasingly trained for sports using varying pedagogical ideas considering the human-dog interaction. We focused on the human-dog interaction by examining the characteristics constructed for dogs within the training methods, and on the definitions of ideal dogs as described by the caregivers. The data consisted of 85 thematic essays written by Finnish dog caregivers actively engaging in dog sports. Dog training was analyzed as a junction for the humanizing, animalizing, and instrumentalizing of dogs. Dog-centered and human-centered training categories were found. The first category depicts the dog and the human as equal partners enjoying the cooperation, and the second category constructs a hierarchical relationship between the human and the dog. While the dog-centered approach is prone to humanizing, the human-centered approach is inclined toward instrumentalization. The training approaches are interpreted as drawing boundaries: dogs are part of human society or of nature

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Pręgowski, Michał Piotr. "Your Dog is Your Teacher: Contemporary Dog Training Beyond Radical Behaviorism." Society & Animals 23, no. 6 (November 16, 2015): 525–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685306-12341383.

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Contemporary dog training and the ongoing changes within this field, particularly ones related to perceptions of dogs and their roles, are interesting topics for academic inquiry. Present practices generally rely upon either the pack-and-dominance concept—leading to top-down, discipline-heavy treatment—or behaviorism and operant conditioning, where great emphasis is placed on positive reinforcement. The “positive” approach underlies state-of-the-art training programs of the second decade of the 21st century. Authors of such programs go beyond the limitations of behaviorism, embracing up-to-date information about the emotional and cognitive abilities of dogs—something that trainers strongly attached to behaviorism are prone to overlook. Such a new approach to dog training does not oppose critical anthropomorphism, and it challenges prior understanding of the dog-human relationship. The relationship in question ceases to be unilateral and becomes a bond of mutual benefit, where a force-free, reward-based method of training is in unison with advertising the self-development potential for humans.

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Cooke, Barbara J., and David P. Farrington. "The Effectiveness of Dog-Training Programs in Prison." Prison Journal 96, no. 6 (October 5, 2016): 854–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0032885516671919.

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To date, there are more than 290 correctional facilities across the United States that have implemented dog-training programs. To better understand the effects of dog-training programs on their human participants, this article conducts a systematic review and two meta-analyses of 10 studies that met the criteria for inclusion. The data from these 10 studies were obtained from 310 program participants and 514 controls. Conducting two meta-analyses on externalizing and internalizing outcomes of dog-training program participation, we found significant mean effect sizes for both sets of outcomes, suggesting that dog-training programs have a desirable effect on offenders.

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Savalois, Nathalie, Nicolas Lescureux, and Florence Brunois. "Teaching the Dog and Learning from the Dog: Interactivity in Herding Dog Training and Use." Anthrozoös 26, no. 1 (March 2013): 77–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.2752/175303713x13534238631515.

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David, Patricia, Sharyn Rundle-Thiele, Bo Pang, Kathy Knox, Joy Parkinson, and Felix Hussenoeder. "Engaging the Dog Owner Community in the Design of an Effective Koala Aversion Program." Social Marketing Quarterly 25, no. 1 (January 13, 2019): 55–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1524500418821583.

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Introduction: This article outlines a dog owner–focused social marketing pilot program implemented in 2017, which aimed to reduce koala and domestic dog interactions in one local city council in Australia. Literature: Dog attacks and predation are the third most common cause of death in koalas after habitat loss and vehicle strikes. Programs aiming to reduce wildlife and domestic pet interactions frequently neglect human dimensions, and social sciences have been called upon to complement conservation efforts. Methods: Developed in consultation with dog training experts and the local regional council Leave It was based on input from 41 dog owners. Leave It was a 4-week training program priced at AUD$150 that was delivered by local dog trainers who had previously received specialized koala aversion training. Findings: Co-design results indicated that the social marketing pilot program needed to emphasize training, be positive, and be dog and not koala-focused. A fun, positive dog-focused event, supported by dog retailers, entertainers, and food service providers, was held in June 2017 to launch the Leave It program. Outcome evaluations for Leave It indicated a statistically significant increase in wildlife aversion–related behaviors (stay, come back every time/some of the time, and stay quiet on command). Process evaluation indicated that people enjoyed the dog-focused event and the opportunity to seek training and obedience advice. Conclusions: Co-designing the program with dog owners in the local council area engaged community members, making them contributors rather than program participants. The program had a dog focus rather than wildlife focus as recommended by dog owners.

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Żmuda-Gołębiewska, Agnieszka, Radosław Szmigielski, Magdalena Czerwińska, Piotr Prasuła, Wawrzyniec Pniewski, Piotr Cieślak, Piotr Kasprzak, Jacek Borkowski, and Rafał Bazela. "INNOVATIVE ASPECTS OF DOG TRAINING IN HIGH EXPLOSIVES DETECTION." PROBLEMY TECHNIKI UZBROJENIA 149, no. 1 (August 28, 2019): 47–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.3770.

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A nose of a dog is an invaluable help to humanity thanks to its excellent sensitivity and ability to recognize and distinguish odours, i.e. volatile substances emitted by a given material. In comparison with the increasingly advanced technology of electronic detection devices, it still ranks first on the “podium”. Due to its special abilities the dog is a great support in the fight against terrorism, where the early detection of explosives plays a key role in security. In the training process of a dog for the detection of explosives in Polish uniformed services genuine explosives samples are used. However, international studies have shown that this approach does not give 100% guarantee of HE detection by a dog. In addition, the use of classic HE samples in training involves a risk associated to the safety of both the operator and the dog and is burdened by law enforcement restrictions related to storage, use and transportation. An innovative solution developed during the implementation of the subject “Reference set of explosives samples for training and validation of service dogs” allows for more flexibility while handling the sample, increases the safety of use and provides a better detection of the explosive by the dog.

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Cooke, Barbara J., Leslie B. Hill, David P. Farrington, and William D. Bales. "A Beastly Bargain: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Prison-Based Dog-Training Programs in Florida." Prison Journal 101, no. 3 (April 23, 2021): 239–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00328855211010403.

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Dog-training programs have become a popular form of alternative prison programming. One of the reported benefits of these programs is their low cost to the criminal justice system. Very little research has been conducted on their effects on offenders, and, to date, no cost-benefit analyses have been reported. This article presents a cost-benefit analysis using program cost and updated recidivism results from an evaluation of dog-training programs. The analyses projected that, for every criminal justice system dollar spent on the dog-training programs, between $2,877 and $5,353 were saved. These findings suggest that dog-training programs could be cost-beneficial.

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Howard, Veronica J., and Florence D. DiGennaro Reed. "Training shelter volunteers to teach dog compliance." Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 47, no. 2 (June 2014): 344–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jaba.120.

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Coppinger, Raymond, Lorna Coppinger, and Ellen Skillings. "Observations on Assistance Dog Training and Use." Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 1, no. 2 (April 1998): 133–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15327604jaws0102_4.

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Weiss, Emily. "Selecting Shelter Dogs for Service Dog Training." Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 5, no. 1 (January 2002): 43–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15327604jaws0501_4.

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Alexander, Michael Ben, Ted Friend, and Lore Haug. "Obedience training effects on search dog performance." Applied Animal Behaviour Science 132, no. 3-4 (July 2011): 152–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2011.04.008.

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Stevens, Jeffrey R., London M. Wolff, Megan Bosworth, and Jill Morstad. "Dog and owner characteristics predict training success." Animal Cognition 24, no. 2 (January 10, 2021): 219–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10071-020-01458-0.

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Feng, Lynna C., Tiffani J. Howell, and Pauleen C. Bennett. "Comparing trainers’ reports of clicker use to the use of clickers in applied research studies: methodological differences may explain conflicting results." Pet Behaviour Science, no. 3 (February 11, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.21071/pbs.v0i3.5786.

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Clicker training refers to an animal training technique, derived from laboratory-based studies of animal learning and behaviour, in which a reward-predicting signal is delivered immediately following performance of a desired behaviour, and is subsequently followed by a reward. While clicker training is popular amongst dog training practitioners, scientific evaluation in applied settings has been largely unsuccessful in replicating the benefits of reward-predicting signals seen in laboratory animal studies. Here we present an analysis of dog trainers’ advice and perceptions, conducted to better understand clicker training as it occurs in the dog training industry. Twenty-five sources (13 interviews with dog trainers, 5 websites, and 7 books) were analysed using a deductive content analysis procedure. We found that, for many sources, “clicker training” referred not only to the technique, but also to a philosophy of training that emphasises positive reinforcement and the deliberate application of Learning Theory principles. Many sources reported that clicker training was fun, for both dog and handler, but that it could be frustrating for handlers to learn and sometimes cumbersome to juggle the extra equipment. In addition, while most sources recommended clicker training particularly when training new behaviours, many stated that it was no longer needed once the dog had learned the desired behaviour. When comparing industry recommendations to methods used in applied studies, different criteria were used for predictor signal conditioning. Inadequate conditioning of the predictor signal in empirical evaluations could partly explain the lack of learning benefits in applied studies. While future research is needed to verify the practitioner beliefs in a wider population, these results provide an in-depth description of what clicker training is, at least for the sources analysed, and a potential starting point for understanding methodological factors that could contribute to previous studies’ failure to demonstrate the benefits purported to exist by industry practitioners.

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Harris, Lauren, Tamsin Durston, Jake Flatman, Denise Kelly, Michelle Moat, Rahana Mohammed, Tracey Smith, Maria Wickes, Melissa Upjohn, and Rachel Casey. "Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Accessibility of Dog Training Classes." Animals 9, no. 10 (October 22, 2019): 849. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9100849.

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Behaviour problems are amongst the most common reasons given for relinquishing dogs to rehoming centres. Some behaviour problems may be amenable to being tackled pre-emptively with classes educating owners on basic dog training and understanding behaviour; however, it is recognised that people with low socio-economic status (SES) may face barriers to attending classes such as affordability, variable working hours, and limited access to transport and childcare. The current study piloted free-to-use dog training and owner education classes in areas with high levels of economic deprivation, both in the traditional face-to-face format and online. It was hypothesised that providing an online dog training course may help people overcome practical barriers by allowing them to complete training modules in their own time. High dropout rates were observed in both formats (online: 100%, face-to-face: 43% dropout). A course of paid dog training classes running in the same area saw a comparatively low dropout rate (24%). Participants who completed the face-to-face classes had significantly higher household incomes and were less likely to receive means-tested benefits than participants who dropped out (household income p = 0.049; benefits status p = 0.017). This evidence suggests that people with low SES may face non-course fee-related barriers to attending dog training classes. Future research should include a qualitative investigation of people’s reasons for not continuing with dog training courses. Study findings can support the development of training and behaviour advice delivery that is accessible to people with varied socio-economic backgrounds.

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VERVAECKE, Hilde, Ellen VAN KRUNKELSVEN, and Koen VAN DEN BERGE. "Training of Ecological Detection Dogs for Wolf Scat (Canis lupus)." Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Animal Science and Biotechnologies 78, no. 1 (May 14, 2021): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.15835/buasvmcn-asb:2020.0021.

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Detection dogs for wolf scat can assist in conservation-monitoring of wolves. In this pilot project, the first encounters of experienced detection dogs with wolf scat were documented. It was tested how a dog, trained with only a few scat samples (minimally four, maximally six), could generalise towards new unknown wolf scats and discriminate them from distracting odours. Four dogs all showed a behavioural expression of aversion upon first presentation with wolf scat during their initial training to fixate on wolf scat. The dog that showed the least aversion to wolf scats was trained during two weeks. His ability to discriminate wolf scat from other odours and to generalise to new wolf samples was evaluated. He was presented a line-up with new wolf scat, dog scat and other distracting odours in eight boxes, seven trials and random rotations of odours. The test was conducted blindly without the dog handler knowing if or where a positive sample was present. The dog showed partial generalisation of wolf scat odour from only a few known training samples to new wolf samples. The test was evaluated for methodological improvements.

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Browne, Clare M., Nicola J. Starkey, T. Mary Foster, and James S. McEwan. "Examination of the Accuracy and Applicability of Information in Popular Books on Dog Training." Society & Animals 25, no. 5 (August 18, 2017): 411–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685306-12341453.

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There is a wealth of popular literature available on dog behavior and training; sourcing reliable and trustworthy advice is important to achieving successful training. The aim of this study was to select five best-selling (at that time) dog training books, and review their general content and references to basic learning theory and human communicative cues. An Internet search was performed on three online bookstores’ websites for “best selling” “dog training” books. The books were by Millan and Peltier (2006), Fennell (2002), Stilwell (2005), Pryor (1999), and Monks of New Skete (2002). The results showed marked differences across all books, including inconsistencies in the depth of information provided, and some starkly contrasting training methods were advocated. Overall, these books were not all considered to function as instructional manuals. The persistent popularity of these books suggests that they have likely contributed appreciably to the type of information accessed by dog guardians.

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Pepe, Aaron A., Linda Upham Ellis, Valerie K. Sims, and Matthew G. Chin. "Go, Dog, Go: Maze Training AIBO vs. a Live Dog, An Exploratory Study." Anthrozoös 21, no. 1 (March 2008): 71–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.2752/089279308x274074.

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Rooney, Nicola Jane, and Sarah Cowan. "Training methods and owner–dog interactions: Links with dog behaviour and learning ability." Applied Animal Behaviour Science 132, no. 3-4 (July 2011): 169–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2011.03.007.

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Weaver, Harlan Eugene. "Feminisms, Fuzzy Sciences, and Interspecies Intersectionalities: The Promises and Perils of Contemporary Dog Training." Catalyst: Feminism, Theory, Technoscience 3, no. 1 (October 18, 2017): 1–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.28968/cftt.v3i1.28789.

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Tracing histories of interventions in dog training, this paper examines the contemporary divide between "dominance" and "positive reinforcement" training practices. Drawing from writings by scientists and trainers, this article traces the many ways that the doings of much contemporary dog training embody "fuzzy sciences." Examples from ethnographic fieldwork conducted in an animal shelter help demonstrate the ways specific fuzzy sciences of training are feminist, while others are not. The article closes with a consideration of the ways that relationships between humans and animals not only reflect but also shape experiences of race, gender, sexuality, nation, species, and breed, or "interspecies intersectionalities." The article concludes by thinking through the lens of "interspecies intersectionalities" in order to elucidate a promising expansion of the feminist fuzzy sciences of dog training.

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Batt, Lara S., Marjolyn S. Batt, John A. Baguley, and Paul D. McGreevy. "Factors associated with success in guide dog training." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 3, no. 4 (July 2008): 143–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2008.04.003.

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Vilaplana, M. P., V. M. Mariotti, A. Rodríguez, M. Amatt, S. Tejedor, and X. Manteca. "Qualitative analysis of dog behavior modification training sessions." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 5, no. 1 (January 2010): 44–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2009.09.034.

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Browne, Clare M., Nicola J. Starkey, T. Mary Foster, and James S. McEwan. "Dog training: Reinforcement timing and owner body language." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 9, no. 6 (November 2014): e17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2014.09.059.

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Charles, Nickie. "Mutual Knowledge, Power, and Pleasure in Dog Training." Society & Animals 28, no. 1 (November 6, 2019): 105–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685306-00001928.

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Antonio, Michael E., Rosalyn G. Davis, and Susan R. Shutt. "Dog Training Programs in Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections." Society & Animals 25, no. 5 (August 18, 2017): 475–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685306-12341457.

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Regardless of the effectiveness of nonhuman animal programs to reduce recidivism among offenders, such programs are popular and used widely in the United States correctional system. Proponents cite measured improvements in attitudes and behaviors among prisoners, and report benefits from building trust with local and national organizations. The present study compared responses from inmates and staff associated with dog training programs in Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections. Generally, all participants viewed the dog training program positively, agreeing that it reduced recidivism and inmate misconduct, and increased morale and positive social interactions. Inmates perceived the programs to be more effective than staff for reducing recidivism and for improving marketable skills. Female participants and participants from female institutions agreed more that the programs decreased recidivism and non-violent incidents in prison, and brought all inmates together as a community, compared to male participants and those from male institutions, respectively. Policy implications are also discussed.

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Finch, Shawn. "Recommending Reward-based Dog Training to Veterinary Clients." Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery 29, no. 6 (June 2016): 1–2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asams.2016.05.001.

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Lit, Lisa, and Cynthia A. Crawford. "Effects of training paradigms on search dog performance." Applied Animal Behaviour Science 98, no. 3-4 (July 2006): 277–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2005.08.022.

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Gray, Arabella. "The importance of positive rewards in dog training." Veterinary Record 188, no. 2 (January 2021): 52–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/vetr.89.

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Vieira de Castro, Ana Catarina, Danielle Fuchs, Gabriela Munhoz Morello, Stefania Pastur, Liliana de Sousa, and I. Anna S. Olsson. "Does training method matter? Evidence for the negative impact of aversive-based methods on companion dog welfare." PLOS ONE 15, no. 12 (December 16, 2020): e0225023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225023.

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Dog training methods range broadly from those using mostly positive punishment and negative reinforcement (aversive-based) to those using primarily positive reinforcement (reward-based). Although aversive-based training has been strongly criticized for negatively affecting dog welfare, there is no comprehensive research focusing on companion dogs and mainstream techniques, and most studies rely on owner-reported assessment of training methods and dog behavior. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of aversive- and reward-based training methods on companion dog welfare within and outside the training context. Ninety-two companion dogs were recruited from three reward-based schools (Group Reward, n = 42), and from four aversive-based schools, two using low proportions of aversive-based methods (Group Mixed, n = 22) and two using high proportions of aversive-based methods (Group Aversive, n = 28). For evaluating welfare during training, dogs were video recorded for three sessions and six saliva samples were collected, three at home (baseline levels) and three after training (post-training levels). Video recordings were used to examine the frequency of stress-related behaviors (e.g., lip lick, yawn) and the overall behavioral state of the dog (e.g., tense, relaxed), and saliva samples were analyzed for cortisol concentration. For evaluating welfare outside the training context, dogs participated in a cognitive bias task. Results showed that dogs from Group Aversive displayed more stress-related behaviors, were more frequently in tense and low behavioral states and panted more during training, and exhibited higher post-training increases in cortisol levels than dogs from Group Reward. Additionally, dogs from Group Aversive were more ‘pessimistic’ in the cognitive bias task than dogs from Group Reward. Dogs from Group Mixed displayed more stress-related behaviors, were more frequently in tense states and panted more during training than dogs from Group Reward. Finally, although Groups Mixed and Aversive did not differ in their performance in the cognitive bias task nor in cortisol levels, the former displayed more stress-related behaviors and was more frequently in tense and low behavioral states. These findings indicate that aversive-based training methods, especially if used in high proportions, compromise the welfare of companion dogs both within and outside the training context.

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Willoughby, Carol B. "DOGS WITH A PURPOSE SAINT FRANCIS SERVICE DOGS: ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES." Medical Science Pulse 14, SUPPLEMENT 1 (June 30, 2013): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.6946.

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Formed in 1996, Saint Francis Service Dogs is a non-profit organization working to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities through partnership with a service dog. The organization is also committed to promoting the use and acceptance of service dogs through public and professional education, providing advocacy for service dog partners, and supporting the growth of the service dog industry on a national level. The organization’s training center is located in Roanoke, Virginia USA, and is the largest service dog organization in the state. The Saint Francis Training Center includes a state-of-the-art kennel facility to house young dogs that are going through the training program. A recently-established program places service dogs with United States military veterans who have combat-related injuries. Co-founder Carol Willoughby credits her first service dog, Booker, with changing her life. He ultimately inspired her to form Saint Francis Service Dogs so that others in need could benefit from professionally trained service dogs. Today, Carol’s life is brightened by her Saint Francis Service Dog, Midas. While providing valuable assistance, Midas also helps Carol promote awareness and appreciation for service dogs and the amazing difference they make in so many lives.

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DeYoung, Sarah E., Ashley K. Farmer, Zoe Callaro, and Shelby Naar. "Disaster Preparedness among Service Dog Puppy- Raisers (Human Subject Sample)." Animals 10, no. 2 (February 4, 2020): 246. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani10020246.

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Little is known about the ways in which puppy raisers engage in disaster preparedness for their puppies (or “guide dogs in training”). The aim of this research is to understand disaster preparedness among service dog puppy raisers. A web-based survey was distributed to people raising puppies in a service dog training program (n = 53 complete survey responses). Questions in the survey included items about disaster preparedness and plans for canine safety in hazards events. Out of those who said they had an evacuation plan for their puppy in training, 59% stated they would put the dog in their vehicles for evacuating to safety in the event of a hurricane or other disaster. The odds of first-time puppy raisers who considered evacuation for Hurricane Irma in 2017 was 15.3 times the odds of repeat raisers. Over half the raisers reported that they did not have a disaster kit. Additionally, 82% of respondents indicated that having a service puppy in training makes them feel safer. These results can be used as a foundation for service dog organizations in disaster preparedness among their puppy raiser volunteers and in designing recruitment messages for new volunteers.

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Ó Súilleabháin, P. "Training Methods and Dog-Owner Interaction as a Public Health Risk Factor for Dog Bites." Zoonoses and Public Health 62, no. 6 (April 13, 2015): 489. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/zph.12195.

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Mazrier, Hamutal, Peter C. Thomson, Fiona K. Hollinshead, Melinda L. Dawson, and Peter Williamson. "Heritability of graduation from a Guide Dog training program." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 10, no. 5 (September 2015): 447. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2015.07.031.

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Todd, Zazie. "Barriers to the adoption of humane dog training methods." Journal of Veterinary Behavior 25 (May 2018): 28–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2018.03.004.

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Bennett, Pauleen C., Natasha Cooper, Vanessa I. Rohlf, and Kate Mornement. "Factors Influencing Owner Satisfaction With Companion-Dog-Training Facilities." Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 10, no. 3 (June 11, 2007): 217–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10888700701353626.

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J. Cooke, Barbara, and David P. Farrington. "Perceived effects of dog-training programmes in correctional settings." Journal of Forensic Practice 16, no. 3 (August 5, 2014): 171–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jfp-08-2013-0041.

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Purpose – Offender-led dog-training programmes (DTPs) are increasingly used throughout US correctional facilities. The rather sparse literature on these programmes is outlined in this manuscript, including the reported benefits of participation. The purpose of this paper is to examine the opinions of programme coordinators and staff from 13 programmes. Design/methodology/approach – The perceived effects were measured using an open-ended questionnaire, with attention paid to those benefits reported in the extant literature. Findings – Respondents noted improvements in several factors including impulsivity, self-efficacy, empathy, social skills, emotional intelligence, and employability. Practical implications – It is argued that DTPs should be implemented in other countries including the UK, and that well-designed, larger scale evaluations are needed. Originality/value – Though potentially limited by sample size and self-selection biases, these findings expand on the existing literature by supporting existing reports as well as expanding the breadth of the DTPs that have been studied.

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Masinter, Michael R. "Puppy or service dog in training? Why it matters." Disability Compliance for Higher Education 23, no. 1 (July 12, 2017): 1–3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/dhe.30327.

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