The
RSPCA website states that during the 2013-2014 period, 70% of the dogs euthanized were because of severe behavioural issues.
The
Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) recommends the use of positive reinforcement training methods for dogs as the preferred method of training. The RSPCA supports reward-based training methods whereby the dog is set up to succeed and then rewarded for performing the ‘good’ behaviour (positive reinforcement).