Dog training philosophy
Methods matter - thoughts on training dogs effectively and humanely.
AVSAB Position Statement on Humane Dog Training
From the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior: New consensus by veterinarians and doctorate level animal behaviorists makes clear recommendations on the most effective and humane methods to teach dogs routine skills and to treat problem behaviors
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? EFFECTIVENESS IS NOT ENOUGH
Dr. Susan Friedman's Proposed Hierarchy of Intervention Strategies for training
Hierarchy of Procedures for Humane and Effective Practice
The Humane Hierarchy serves to guide professionals in their decision-making process during training and behavior modification.
LIMA: least intrusive, minimally aversive
“LIMA” is an acronym for the phrase “least intrusive, minimally aversive.” LIMA describes a trainer or behavior consultant who uses the least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective.