Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Humane Training of Dogs Position Statement

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American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior

Position Statement on Humane Dog Training

 

British Veterinary Association
BVA and BSAVA policy position on the use of aversive training devices in dogs and cats

American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Position Statements

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
IAABC Position Statement on LIMA
Position Statement on Regulation in Animal Training and Behavior

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Official APDT Position Statements: Dominance and Dog Training

The Pet Professional Guild
Position Statement: The Use of Shock in Animal Training
Position Statement: Dominance Theory in Animal Training
Position Statement: The Use of Choke and Prong Collars
Position Statement: The Reality of TV Dog Training

Edmonton Humane Society
Humane Dog Training Position

British Columbia SPCA
Review of Dog Training Methods: welfare, learning ability, and current standards