Collars and Training
Dominance Theory

Charlie says....Don't Get Conned Into Shock Collar Training

Charlie

     Resources:

• Tough Love: A Meditation on Dominance & Dogs ​​
• Why Prong Collars Hurt
• ​Why Shock Has No Place
• ​The Malignant Behavior of Cesar Milan​
• PPG: An Open Letter Regarding Shock Collar Training​​

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My pledge to you and your dog:

1. My training equipment will consist of a leash, a flat or martingale style collar, possibly a no pull harness, toys, a bait bag, edible treats and a clicker.
2. If your dog responds in a way that I don't want him to, then I try again.
3. When your dog 'gets it right' he gets paid with a high value reward.
4. I will never punish your dog, nor will I ever ask you to punish your dog.
5. I will ensure that your dog is not being punished or coerced by constantly reassessing your dog's body language, demeanor and response.
6. The only reinforcements used will be those that have been determined effective by your dog.
7. If your dog shows any signs of stress, such as lip licking, offering alternative behaviors other than the one being asked for, or displaying any avoidance behaviors, we take a break. We shorten the sessions and take more frequent breaks moving forward.
8. As a force-free trainer I maintain memberships with Pet Professional Guild and the The Pet Industry Advocacy International (PIAI)
9. I will make no guarantees as to the outcome of your training experience; it is simply unethical to make guarantees about behavior results. This is due to the variables in dog breeding and temperament, owner commitment to the training process and owners experience, or the dog’s future life experiences etc.
10. If your dog is displaying any signs of aggressive behavior toward you, other family members, both human or otherwise, or me, an assessment of that behavior will be made and recommendations on how to change that behavior will be offered.

NO SHOCK  NO PRONG  NO CHOKE

At Zippity Do Dog we don't hurt dogs, not even their feelings. We love dogs, so the last thing we want to do is cause any physical pain or psychological damage to them. We do not believe in using fear, intimidation or coercion, if you have good training skills, there is simply no need for harsh training methods. In positive based training, the absence of the verbal marker and reward, is information enough, to tell the dog they 'didn't get it right, try again.  There is no need for corrections, force or bullying, this style of training deprives dogs of positive experiences. Positive Reinforcement training will improve your dog's behavior while being fast, fun and effective for both of you. 
   Think positive, not punishment!​​

What is “Project tRade”? 
Project tRade is the Pet Professional Guild's (PPG) international advocacy program that promotes the use of force-free pet training equipment by asking pet guardians to swap choke, prong and shock collars (and any other devices that are designed to change behavior through pain or fear). Because we want all pets and their guardians to experience the huge advantages and long-lasting effectiveness of force-free training and pet care, we will give you great discounts on our most popular, effective, fun and pain-free training and pet care services in exchange for your old gear. 
Effective, humane animal training and pet care methods are the foundation of any animal’s healthy socialization and training and help prevent behavior problems. Since a wide variety of equipment and tools are commonly used when training pets, the pet-owning public needs to be aware of the potential problems and dangers some equipment may pose. Specifically, the use of collars and leads that are intended to apply constriction, pressure, pain or force around a dog’s neck (such as ‘choke chains’ and ‘prong collars’) should be avoided. Distinguished veterinarians and behaviorists worldwide are joining the discussion and calling for the elimination of such devices from the training efforts of both pet owners and professionals.

I signed the Pro-Truth Pledge:
please hold me accountable.

           

​What the Experts Say

Bestselling author and canine behaviorist, Jean Donaldson, says: "These devices (choke and prong collars), when they work, do so to the degree that they hurt. With the advent of modern methods and tools they are irrelevant.”

What is the difference between a person causing a dog pain and fear to “train” them or abuse them? Nothing except the person’s perspective and level of empathy. Calling fear & pain “dog training” is like calling date rape “love”. -- Drayton Michaels

According to veterinarian and veterinary behaviorist Dr. Soraya V. Juarbe-Diaz: "Using punishment to stop behaviors is not new. Notice I say ‘stop’ rather than ‘teach’ -- I can stop any behavior, but I am more interested in teaching my students, animal or human, to choose the behavior I want them to perform because they can trust me, because I do not hurt them and they are safe with me, and because the outcome is something they enjoy.”

​SHOCK COLLAR TRAINING WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

​Ban Shock Collars CA
Shock Collars are Bad for Barking Dogs
Vets on Behavior Proclaim, Never Use Shock Collars
Companion Animal Psychology “The End for Shock Collars”
Companion Animal Psychology “Make a Difference on Shock Collars”
The Kennel Club United Kingdom
To Shock or Not to Shock...There is no question
Shock Collars-The Shocking Truth
Evidence Suggests the Dog Training Shock Collars Should be Avoided
Why Shock Collars Aren’t Acceptable​

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