Myths about Positive Reinforcement Training
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There is a lot of myth and misinformation about modern dog training techniques, specifically positive reinforcement training.  Why are some people so resistant to changing the way they train their dog?  And what is the truth behind some of this myth and superstition about training with rewards?
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