the science
Modern training techniques, rooted in science
EmBark utilizes the most modern techniques in dog training as research continues to advance our knowledge of how our dogs think and learn. We stay up to date on the most cutting edge methods and skills used by the top dog trainers and behaviorists around the world. Rewards-based training actually changes the way your dog’s brain functions, building connections that release endorphins to create long-lasting behavior change.
EmBark uses our dogs’ natural, innate motivators to build the skills that we want. The science of learning theory has shown us that dogs learn through associations built through repetition. By understanding how our dogs think, we can build skills and behaviors that are firmly rooted in a history of success and habit, resulting in a dog who works with you because they want to. They love spending time with you, because you are a human who puts them in situations that set them up for success that they can feel good about.
EmBark’s daily skills practice and games will leave your dog full satiety, mentally and physically, eager and ready for more fun. Your dog will look to you for direction and connection, trusting in the steady partnership cultivated through time and patience.
More Resources you can use!
Position Statements from the AVSAB
These position statements were developed through the cooperation of the members of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and reflect the opinion of this association on a variety of topics related to the field of animal behavior.
What Is Positive Punishment in Dog Training by Dr. Zazie Todd
Everything you need to know about positive punishment in dog training.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
A scholarly article comparing the effectiveness of positive reinforcement training vs e-collar training.
Fallout from the Use of Aversives
Here are two reference lists for the side effects of the use of aversives in punishment, negative reinforcement, and without behavioral change.
