There’s ”Purely Positive” Training, And Then There’s Effective Training—What’s The Difference?
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In this no-fluff episode, Kati Peppe breaks down why the “purely positive” approach stalls the moment real-world stimuli appear. She argues that once a dog knows a cue, a single, intolerable consequence for blowing it off is what turns can into must—and that’s what unlocks true freedom, safety, and sanity for both dog and owner.
- Two kinds of training. Kati distills the debate to one line: there’s effective and there’s ineffective—nothing in between.
- Treats hit a ceiling. More reps or higher-value food can’t out-compete squirrels, traffic, or fear triggers.
- Add a “must.” Pair every well-learned command with a fair, intolerable correction for non-compliance to make obedience non-optional.
- Reliability brings freedom. Clear expectations plus consistent consequences create dogs that choose to listen—no chicken legs required.
- Kindergarten forever? Reward-only methods keep dogs “in kindergarten” and unsafe off leash.
Minute-by-Minute Breakdown
- 00:30 – Intro to Diamond Canine; “effective vs. ineffective.”
- 01:51 – Passion for exposing training myths.
- 03:05 – Why reward-only yields “sometimes” obedience.
- 05:01 – Real-world distractions crush repetition.
- 06:53 – The power of one meaningful correction.
- 08:48 – Nagging vs. a single, motivating consequence.
- 09:44 – How clear rules yield fast, reliable recall.
- 11:17 – “Just keep working on it” — why that advice fails.
- 13:13 – Off-leash dangers when commands are optional.
- 16:10 – Enforcing rules isn’t harsh; it empowers safe adventure.