Owner training key to reducing risk of dog bite injuries

(Society for Risk Analysis) Dog attacks have been on the rise and it may the owners who need to go back to school. A new study published in Risk Analysis: An International Journal investigated what leads dog owners to train their pets using positive reinforcement methods. Positive reinforcement training methods are considered to be the most effective and humane approach to training dogs but many owners fail to effectively implement the technique.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://bit.ly/2IpqXuh