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Today's #caturday is brought to you by the well-intentioned but ultimately misguided tool: The Spray Bottle.

As far as aversives go, it's pretty benign. And I truly think that humans have good intentions when using them. They don't want to harm us cats, but need us to stop doing a behavior in the moment. This comes with a few problems:

-It's not a precise teaching tool. We might learn that the spray bottle itself is frightening and continue when you're not home.

-It doesn't teach us what you would like us to do instead, which may leave us with little choice but to continue.

-It's a precise tool only in rewarding the human using it. We stop the behavior in the moment, but you've rewarded yourself at our expense.

-It isn't kind. Never forget how important that is.

With love, Your Cat

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YOU have the power to become a positive trainer! This method is evidence-based, forgiving, AND you're already halfway there. Let's take the elements you already use and refine them. You'll see tangible results and an excited learner!

This infographic, like many training blurbs, is dog-based, but ALL animals can benefit from marking desired behaviors. Try it on your #cat or #horse or #birds and get started on your training journey!

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Catch us even in the little successes--pricking our ears towards you, staying still for that one second, or sitting when I usually jump.

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We don't show pain like humans do. We don't cry a lot or even stop doing the things we love. Understanding our pain is one step to helping us feel better. If your dog:

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The source of (almost) all angry on-leash shenanigans. When you get nervous that your dog will react badly, watch your shoulders. Are they tense? Relax as much as you can. Take a deep breath, redirect, and turn around. #dogtraining #reactivedogs

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Pride must suffer pain, Mom.

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We all make mistakes, and the human who authored the flawed study regrets what he created. It's time to refine our understanding.

So, if not #dominance, what are those behaviors we see in #dogs? Learn more here: https://www.ava.com.au/public/about-pets/polite-pets-month/resources/debunking-dominance-dogs

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Positive punishment (adding an uncomfortable stimulus) is part of the four quadrants of operant conditioning. Never doubt that it works. It's designed to suppress behavior, so what's the problem?

It's twofold. Read on below:

1. You can suppress behaviors, but never emotions. Stress is gonna come out no matter what, and we want it to come out in a productive way.

2. The most effective teachers empower learners to make good choices. Punishment tends to guide learners into what to avoid. What DO you want us to do? Teach that instead. #dogtraining #teaching

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