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This a good example of the problems that can result from punishment-based dog training, and why you should never get mad at, punish or rub a dog’s nose in excrement.

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By contrast, modern dog training is positive- and rewards-based. This is vastly superior, as aversive training methods are proven to create frustration, anxiety and stress in many dogs.

Physical safety is the most urgent concern, but distracted dog walking also can be detrimental to a dog's behavioral training and even mental health, experts say.