Raphael - Dog Training

The opposite to a dopamine rush when a dog is rewarded is a cortisol rush when they are punished or stressed in some other way. Cortisol exists as part of a stress response, that keeps a dog safe. When the dog feels threatened or worried their brain and body does something different – it prepares them for fight or flight, so their normal functions lower and their muscles fill with adrenaline. One of the normal functions that changes during this response, is the ability to learn. So, punishment makes learning harder, whilst positive reinforcement makes it easier.

Summertime 😎

5 Super Fun Activities For the Summer We spend all winter and spring saying we can't wait for the summer. But let's be honest when it's a particularly hot summer, we find ourselves wishing it was cooler. Although most of us love the summer months, the heat can be quite uncomfortable and even dangerous for our dogs. Sadly, every summer h...

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