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Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS

The science behind positive reinforcement for dogs

Terrier type dog wearing a pink harness and taking a treat from someone wearing a green jumper.

You might have heard of positive reinforcement for dogs in training, but do you know what it actually means? This widely-used method of dog training is based on science and isn’t just a fad. It involves rewarding your pet in return for the ‘correct’ behavior.

This should encourage your dog to repeat the behavior in the future, knowing that he will get something good out of it. The reward can be food-based in the form of the best dog treats, play-based using the best dog toys, or praise-based with lots of attention and a good fussing.

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