American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
Canine Craze would like to share with you some information regarding three very controversial topics in dog training. AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior) has put together three position statements that put into details the facts about these three controversial topics.
“These position statements were developed through the cooperation of the members of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and reflect the opinion of this association on a variety of topics related to the field of animal behavior.” LINK
Dominance Position Statement
“This statement has been developed for the purpose of clarifying how AVSAB views the theory of dominance relationships between animals. We also hope that it helps to dispel some myths that have recently become more prevalent among some who work in this field.” LINK
This statement focuses on the use of punishment in the training of animals and the learning theories that exist which put the use of punishment into proper perspective. LINK
Puppy Socialization Position Statement
“This statement hopes to increase awareness of the need socialization in puppies and raise the issue of how vaccination protocols effect the socialization process in puppy classes.” LINK
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Brenda Alloff – www.brendaaloff.com
Ian Dunbar – www.siriuspup.com
Jean Donaldson – www.jeandonaldson.com
Karen Pryor – www.clickertraining.com
Kathy Sdao – www.kathysdao.com
Kay Laurence – www.learningaboutdogs.com
Leslie Nelson – www.tailsuwin.com
Nicole Wilde – www.gentleguidance4dogs.com
Pamela Reid – http://certifiedanimalbehaviorist.com/bios/preid.html
Pat Miller – www.peaceablepaws.com
Patricia McConnell – www.dogsbestfriendtraining.com
Pia Silvani – www.puppyworks.com/speaker/silvani.html
Roger Abrantes - www.abrates.org
Sue Sternberg – www.suesternberg.com
Susan Garrett – www.clickerdogs.com
Terry Ryan – www.legacycanine.com
Trish King – www.puppyworks.com/speaker/king.html
