Introduction
Rolled up newspaper dog training is a form of punishment-based obedience training that involves hitting a pet with a rolled up newspaper as a means to punish undesirable behavior. It has long been viewed as an effective way to stop bad behaviors like barking, jumping, and biting, but in recent years has been much less accepted by the wider animal care community. The use of physical punishments to modify behavior has been largely discouraged since it can lead to aggression or behavioral issues later on in life and can even harm the relationship between the dog and its owner. As such, many people are now attempting newer and more humane methods when it comes to training their pets.
The History of Roll up Newspaper Dog Training
The concept of using a rolled-up newspaper to train a dog is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. British sheepdog trainer Gordon Stanton adopted the technique, which he first officially mentioned in his 1929 book, “What to Do With Your Dog in Sheepdog Trials – Train Him!”. By using a rolled-up newspaper (or stick) instead of traditional methods like shouting or physical discipline, Stanton’s technique was revolutionary as it relied on scenario-based training. This method focused on positive reinforcement by leveraging motivational tactics and consistent reinforcement of desirable behaviors.
Despite its perceived effectiveness and popularity within the sheepdog community, this type of training gained more widespread recognition much more recently. In 1987, renowned British behaviorist Dr. Ian Dunbar highlighted the use of rolled up newspapers for canine training during his seminars at UC Berkeley and Ohio State University. He even famously stated that “not all rollable newspapers are connected with scolding”. Due to its convenience and portability, this type of effective dog training quickly became popular amongst professional trainers who were looking for an easier way to train their canine protégés without relying on harsh punishment techniques or bribery incentives such as treats or food rewards.
Rolled-up newspapers have become fixtures across North American households over time but are still regarded as an effective tool for ethical dog training by many modern trainers and educators today.
Training Process
Rolled up newspaper dog training primarily uses sound and motion to train the dog. The idea behind this type of training is to startle the dog just enough with a sharp but brief noise as they are in the process of misbehaving, followed by firm verbal correction.
To begin, decide what behavior you want to curb. This could be barking, digging, jumping up on people, etc. Once the unwanted behavior has been identified, the next step is to arm yourself with a rolled up newspaper. Once your dog begins performing the unacceptable behavior take action and firmly say “No” or “Stop” in an authoritative voice and immediately follow it up by tapping them lightly with the rolled-up newspaper on their hindquarters or other targeted area depending on what kind of bad behavior you are trying to address. Reinforce verbal commands by using hand gestures like pointing away from the target object or towards appropriate behaviors such as lying down or fetching (toy).
It is important to remember that this should be used as a last resort method. Before attempting any physical correction make sure that positive reinforcement including interactive playtime, treats and praise are used first since these alternative solutions can often fix behavioral issues quicker than physical correction can.
Benefits of Roll up Newspaper Dog Training
Rolled-up newspaper dog training is a great technique for teaching pets how to behave in certain situations. The primary benefit is that it gives pet owners an effective form of discipline to use when their furry friend misbehaves. It’s also much safer and far less invasive than other types of physical discipline such as hitting or yelling. Dogs learn quickly when they are given specific cues during training; the rolled-up newspaper serves as this cue, indicating that an immediate and negative consequence will occur if they continue the undesirable behavior. It’s important to note however, that this training technique should only be used in moderation, as overuse may have a negative effect on the relationship between pet and owner. Additionally, the newspaper should never be used to hit or beat an animal; it should only produce sound, like a gentle tap when making contact with them. This will help ensure a safe, healthy learning environment for both pet and owner. Misconceptions about using rolled-up newspapers to train dogs abound – many believe that it is cruel or outdated but that isn’t true at all. In reality, this technique is humane and affordable —ensuring both long-term behavioral results without causing any serious psychological issues for your pet.
Alternatives
Rolled up newspaper dog training could be used in addition to methods such as clicker training and reward-based positive reinforcement. With roll up newspaper dog training, the owner would use a rolled newspaper to tap the dog when they exhibit negative behavior. Behavior trainers should assess what kind of corrective action is appropriate for each individual dog or situation before choosing which style of training best fits their lifestyle. It is important to ensure that it does not become a negative experience for both the pet and the owner.
In order for this type of task-specific punishment to be effective, owners must first establish rules and boundaries with their dogs. Owners need to make sure that they understand when it is appropriate to administer punishment and reinforce desired behaviors with rewards like praise, treats, or toys right after undesirable behavior has occurred. Also, instead of relying solely on punishment, owners could employ distractions like squeaky toys or verbal commands in order to change the unwanted behavior as soon as possible before it escalates or intensifies. When using rolled up newspaper for enforcing desired behaviors, an owner should also speak firmly and clearly with their dog so that the reprimand becomes associated with the unacceptable behavior pattern.
Overall, rolled up newspaper dog training can be an effective tool depending on how it is implemented into a proper training program alongside other techniques such as positive reinforcement and distraction techniques. As long as its use follows rules created by both parties – pet and owner – then this type of method may be applicable for certain pets in certain scenarios.
Considerations
Using a rolled up newspaper as a training tool for dogs is not recommended. This method of training can be damaging to the relationship between a pet and its owner. It may create fear and anxiety, while potentially eroding trust. Furthermore, this type of punishment based training does nothing to reward or encourage the desired behaviors in your pet, making it less effective in the long-term.
Therefore, this type of dog training best avoided unless there are no other reasonable alternatives available. In these situations, it should only be used sparingly and in extreme cases where all else has failed. Even then, it should be done only under close adult supervision and with immediate positive reinforcement when proper behaviors are enacted by the animal to replace old ones you do not want them to repeat. If done without great care and consideration for the animal’s emotional state and welfare later on, it can have serious negative consequences on both the animal’s behavior and their bond with you as an owner.
Wrap-up
Rolled-up newspapers have been a popular technique used by pet owners and trainers alike in an effort to discourage undesirable behaviors, but this method is not as effective as previously thought. More research is needed to identify more humane training strategies that can produce lasting results. Dogs tend to suffer negative effects from this type of punishment, such as fear and mistrust, which can only make their undesired behaviors worse. Furthermore, consistent positive reinforcement methods are much more likely to achieve desired behavior changes in the long term than punishing them for mistakes or unacceptable behaviors. Therefore, dog owners should opt for gentler techniques like clicker-training or rewarding good behavior with treats. Additionally, resources like animal behaviorists and trainer certifications should be sought after in order to ensure proper and ethical dog training methods are followed.
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