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Originally posted by ratbastid
Dogs and people (and all other animals) learn best through positive reinforcement, and they're ennobled in the process. Learning through fear, abasement and demeaning methods work, but not as quickly or effectively, and they feel bad to everyone involved.
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Actually psychologically punishing shows what NOT to do. It doesn't still automatically teach what to do instead. That's not even the biggest problem which is learning motivation. Learning is always more effective when it's motivated and some people can argue you get motivation from being slapped, but that gives you "outside motivation". Trying to do the right thing to feel good about yourself is an inner motivation source and they are always better.