Reviewing Dog Training Literature through a Fair and Critical Lens
6 pm (GMT) - 16th February 2026 - Webinar and Q&A - Once purchased, you will have a minimum of 12 months access to the recording.
About this Webinar:
Five reviews within the past decade have considered the evidence from studies on dog training methodologies. Distinct from past reviews, we deeply examine the methods and results of each study to identify gaps in the literature and rigorously evaluate the available evidence regarding the effectiveness and welfare implications of different training methods.
In reviewing the literature, we found several gaps in the literature, including limitations of the behavioral or physiological measurements for stress and welfare, lack of longitudinal studies , lack of validated scales, and dissemination to real world studies.
Rather than using existing strengths or weaknesses in the literature to justify any method, we should view them as a foundation for developing better metrics and research to guide ethical, welfare-focused decisions.
Meet your Instructor
Dr. Anamarie Johnson
Dr. Anamarie Johnson is the owner of Access to Behavior Consulting which she founded to make non-aversive training and behavior support more accessible to animal welfare organizations, particularly those with limited resources. She earned her doctorate in 2024, conducting research at Arizona State University's Canine Science Collaboratory, focusing on dog training methodology in the United States and the welfare and ethics surrounding the use of aversive dog training methods. Her research has been featured on NPR’s Science Friday, Psychology Today, and Undark Magazine.
