Opinions on training your dog with “Positive Reinforcement”?

I'm just curious as to what you guys think about the positive reinforcement (no corrections, no saying "uh huh", ignoring unwanted behaviour) method when it comes to dog training.

I'm not sure where I stand as I've only really started getting into dog training for the past few months so I am just barely a beginner.

I don't think it is effective when you ignore unwanted behaviour and in most cases a correction should be given. Maybe I'm a hypocrite because I've tried the whole positive reinforcement/clicker training methods and they have been successful so far. I haven't needed to use prong collars or chockers.. my dog walks perfectly fine next to me and has an excellent recall rate ect.

I've seen some amazing things that have been taught by Clicker Training (search Kikopup/zsianz1 on YT).

But I'm literally torn between which method is the most effective.

My statements probably aren't clear.. (it's probably my fault for being up at 3am haha) but I just want to know what you guys think and what training methods you use.

Star for your dog section contacts? Cheers.

Answer:

Positive reinforcement is fine when you want to teach a dog a behavior. You have to get them to perform it somehow so they know what is expected of them.
There MUST be corrections in a dogs training. They will not learn properly and their training will not be fullproof until that happens.

All positive or all negative training does not work. There HAS to be a balance depending on the individual dog. Some dogs won't need as strong as corrections as others but that doesn't mean they don't need them period!

The consequence for not obeying a command must be greater than the satisfaction the dog gets from ignoring you. If the biggest thing a dog has to worry about when it doesn't listen is not getting a treat or having you walk out of the room… that is not going to teach the dog anything! That isn't a bad enough thing to happen in the dogs life to make them realize that obeying you is the ONLY option they have!

I think 'all positive reinforcement' training is crap and no one can convince me otherwise. It may work as long as your dog is feeling focused, what happens when they decide to chase that rabbit or car and don't come back to you when you call.. Are you going to ignore them then when they are killed by a car? Shot by a farmer? No, there has to be consequences.

You do good, there are good consequences. You do bad, there are bad consequences.
Ignoring isn't a consequence, dog's don't feel the social sting of 'shunning.
IGNORING A BEHAVIOR IS PERMITTING A BEHAVIOR.

If any bunny huggers disagree then they can eat my bunny for all i care!!

ADD: Tarson.. it is very sad to see your parents dropped you on your head as a child! But no need to spout off useless advice!