The common idea among dog trainers is that as many dog trainers there are, there are as many ways to train a behavior.  Most trainers agree to disagree. The most productive thing would be to find a style that works best for you and your dog.

Compulsive Training- This is training done using positive punishment. Instruments used in this type of training are training collars and prong collars. In this type of training the handler corrects the dog for doing the wrong behavior.

Clicker Training- This type of training was headed by Karen Pryor. Clicker training marks the behavior that the handler wants to increase.  Think of it like a photo snap shot of exactly what you want.  A form of clicker training has also been used in gymnastics training.
When using the clicker the handler should take care to pair the clicker marker with any other physical cues. The goal of the clicker is to include the dog in its own learning process.

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