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Dog owners' ethics and their training methods (Level A1) — Two dogs playing tug-of-war with a stick

Dog owners' ethics and their training methodsCEFR A1

13 May 2026

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Adapted from U. Copenhagen, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Nico Knaack, Unsplash

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  • Researchers study how dog owners train their dogs.
  • Some owners give treats, toys, and praise.
  • Other owners use scolding or physical correction often.
  • Positive methods reward good behaviour and calm dogs.
  • Punishment methods try to stop bad behaviour quickly.
  • Training choices show how owners see animals.
  • Owners who think animals need care use rewards.
  • Owners who think animals are for humans punish more.
  • The study helps people who teach about training.
  • Changing training needs thinking about animals and science.

Difficult words

  • researcher — a person who studies and finds facts
    Researchers
  • owner — a person who has and cares for something
    owners
  • reward — something good given for good behaviour
    rewards
  • punishment — a penalty to stop wrong behaviour
  • scolding — speaking angrily to someone for a mistake
  • behaviour — the actions or reactions of a person or animal

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Discussion questions

  • Do you give treats to dogs?
  • Would you use rewards or punishment to train a dog?
  • Have you seen a dog become calm with rewards?

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