Method disclosure

Donut chartMethod unclear: 92Balanced: 82Reward-based: 49Not listed: 17
  • Method unclear 92 (38%)
  • Balanced 82 (34%)
  • Reward-based 49 (20%)
  • Not listed 17 (7%)
How businesses label their training approach.
DisclosureBusinessesShare
Method unclear9238.3%
Balanced8234.2%
Reward-based4920.4%
Not listed177.1%

Source: The State of Dog Training in America 2026, Barklen