Professional consensus

Aligned position statements

Veterinary, behaviour and dog-training bodies, plus kennel and dog-welfare organisations, that have published statements, codes or policies opposing aversive tools or requiring reward-based practice.

Showing 121–140 of 166. This is a working record of publicly aligned positions.

Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

International Fund for Animal Welfare

Supports companion-animal welfare standards that reject unnecessary pain and fear.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Animals Australia

National animal-protection body supporting humane treatment and opposing cruel training practices.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Animal Welfare Institute

US welfare institute supporting humane companion-animal care and opposing cruel training devices.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Animal Justice Canada

Canadian animal-law organisation supporting stronger legal protection for companion animals.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

The Donkey Sanctuary

Works to high welfare standards and supports humane handling rather than pain-based control.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Battersea Academy

Battersea education work promoting reward-based training consistent with the charity’s joint statement.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Blue Cross Pets

Blue Cross advice promotes reward-based training and opposes electronic and pinch collars.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Guide Dogs UK

Assistance-dog charity training with reward-based methods consistent with modern welfare standards.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

UK assistance-dog charity using reward-based training rather than aversive equipment.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Dogs for Good

UK assistance-dog charity training with humane, reward-based methods.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Canine Partners

UK assistance-dog charity whose training is built on reward-based methods.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Support Dogs

UK assistance-dog charity using humane, reward-based training.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Medical Detection Dogs

UK assistance-dog charity training detection dogs with reward-based methods.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

The Cinnamon Trust

UK charity for animals and older people supporting humane companion-animal care.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

National Animal Welfare Trust

UK rehoming charity promoting reward-based training for dogs in its care.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Many Tears Animal Rescue

UK rescue promoting kind handling and reward-based training.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

All Dogs Matter

London rescue promoting force-free handling and reward-based training.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Mayhew International

International arm of The Mayhew supporting humane companion-animal programmes.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

SoI Dog Foundation

Thai dog-welfare organisation promoting humane care rather than punishment-based control.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Animal Aid Unlimited

Indian animal-rescue organisation promoting humane treatment of dogs.

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This page is a reference list of publicly available position statements, codes and policies. Inclusion here means the published wording aligns with ICLAC’s aims. It does not mean that the organisation has formally endorsed ICLAC or joined ICLAC.

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