Which method uses negative reinforcement (withholding the Kong) and positive punishment (giving correction) and damages rapport between dog and handler?

• A. Inducive Training
• B. Compulsion Training
• C. Positive Reinforcement
• D. Negative Punishment

Answer: (B)

This item tests how aversive-based training methods shape behavior and the dog–handler relationship. In compulsion training, the trainer uses corrections (positive punishment) to suppress undesired behavior and withholds access to a reward (the Kong) to shape compliance. This combination relies on pressure and reward deprivation to force the dog to behave, rather than inviting the dog to choose to cooperate.

Because the dog learns to respond out of fear of punishment and loss of reward, the bond with the handler weakens. Trust erodes, the dog may become anxious or avoidance-driven, and overall willingness to work can diminish. This contrasts with approaches that build motivation and rapport through rewards and collaborative guidance, which tend to produce a more confident, cooperative partner.