Professional consensus
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
College teaching force-free behaviour work for professional dog trainers.
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Advocacy centre supporting positive-reinforcement canine professionals and opposing aversive tools.
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UK college teaching force-free canine behaviour education.
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“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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South African animal-protection body supporting humane companion-animal care and opposing cruel training devices.
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“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.
Read moreThis 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.