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 161–166 of 166. This is a working record of publicly aligned positions.

Training and behaviour organisations

Canine Behavior College

College teaching force-free behaviour work for professional dog trainers.

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Training and behaviour organisations

The Phenix Advocacy Center for +R Canine Professionals

Advocacy centre supporting positive-reinforcement canine professionals and opposing aversive tools.

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Training and behaviour organisations

Canine Behaviour College UK

UK college teaching force-free canine behaviour education.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Hong Kong Dog Rescue

“HKDR believes in only force-and-fear free, reward-based, positive reinforcement training methods.”

Rehabilitates dogs with positive reinforcement and runs reward-based Positive Partners training courses. Force-and-fear-free methods only.

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Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities

Animal Protection Federation South Africa

South African animal-protection body supporting humane companion-animal care and opposing cruel training devices.

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Training and behaviour organisations

Do No Harm Dog Training

“There is no place for shock, prong, choke, or other aversive devices in animal training or rescue.”

Linda Michaels’ Do No Harm framework and Hierarchy of Dog Needs reject pain, fear and dominance methods. Shock, prong and choke equipment are treated as incompatible with ethical practice.

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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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