Aversives are methods that use something unpleasant to the dog that is used to suppress or diminish an unwanted behavior. They do not modify behaviors they only suppress behaviors. They come with too great a risk for the dog and can increase problem behaviors.
Examples of aversive equipment are shock collar (aka e-collar, electric collar) prong collar, boppers (used to hit the crate or the dog), choke collars, shaker cans, spray bottles, citronella collars.
Examples of aversive methods are physical corrections such as leash popping (even on a flat collar), hitting, alpha rolls and dominance downs, yelling, confrontational staring or acting in a threatening manner with body language, holding a dog’s mouth closed.
Please contact us at 828-507-3020 if you have any further questions. We practice ethical science-based training and do not use aversives.
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