> "The Koehler Method of Dog Training" is considered the classic. It may be classic, but like much of the advice mentioned in the article isn't really based on

> "The Koehler Method of Dog Training" is considered the classic. It may be classic, but like much of the advice mentioned in the article isn't really based on good science. Negative reinforcement, like the use of a choke collar, can work, but it makes for not only an unhappy dog, but one that is less eager to learn as time goes (hence the old saying , "you can't teach and old dog new tricks"). Current training science centers on positive reinforcement, and it's a method that is not only humane, but that works amazingly well at making a happy, inquisitive dog that loves people and loves to learn from people. As your book suggestion shows, our shared knowledge is in drastic needs of an update. We definitely need more science based books for sure, and we need that knowledge to get into the mainstream thinking about our relationship with our dogs. I'd recommend any books written by Patricia McConnell as a step in the direction of understanding dogs in an effort to train them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002IPZBP4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1507297953&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=red+dog+emotions https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002IPZBP4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=... And here's a rundown of the history and evolution of dog training methods http://www.naiaonline.org/articles/article/the-evolution-of-modern-day-dog-training#sthash.zgnE3m5v.dpbs http://www.naiaonline.org/articles/article/the-evolution-of-...