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Research Findings - Spray Training Products

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​Rating: Unacceptable due to high risk of causing stress, anxiety and/or fear for the dog.

Operant Sequence: Positive Punishment or Negative Reinforcement

Positive Punishment
Adding the spray to decrease the likelihood that a behaviour will be repeated. For example, spraying the dog to decrease the likelihood that it will bark.

Negative Reinforcement

Removing the spray to increase the likelihood that a behaviour will be repeated. For example, ending the spray when the dog stops barking to increase the likelihood that it will remain quiet. (avoidance conditioning)

Conclusions: Aversive 
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