September 2021 PMID 34561478

Dogs are more pessimistic if their owners use two or more aversive training methods.

Rachel A Casey, Maria Naj-Oleari, Sarah Campbell, Michael Mendl, Emily J Blackwell

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Peak: 9 in Oct 2021
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What people are saying

The group's discussions reflect strong agreement and interest, highlighted by mentions of the study being a 'new paper alert' and references to 'scientific reports,' which show eagerness and respect for scientific findings. The tone conveys excitement about the potential changes in training practices, with phrases like 'Dogs are more pessimistic if their owners use two or more aversive training methods,' suggesting awareness of welfare concerns but not extensive disagreement or deep technical analysis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing that using multiple aversive methods negatively affects dogs' moods.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high engagement, sharing enthusiasm and recognition of the study's implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments cite specific research details and express support, indicating active interest without deep technical debate.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the findings are believed to influence attitudes toward dog training and animal welfare awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • Dogs trained with two or more aversive methods tend to be more pessimistic, indicating a potentially more negative mood state.
  • The study used a judgment bias task where dogs' responses to ambiguous locations were slower if they had been trained using aversive techniques, suggesting they perceived these locations as less likely to contain food.
  • The findings imply that coercive training methods can have negative welfare consequences for dogs, highlighting the importance of training approaches that focus on positive reinforcement.]

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