28-08-2010, 02:34 AM
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my favorite part...
doesn't it, tho?  it may sound utopian, but there is IMO nothing wrong with aiming for utopia -
H***s bells, anyone can hit a slum - aim for a star!  even if U miss, U are out of the gutter. 
here's my favorite part -
Quote:
We will NOT recommend any methods based on the dominance construct (e.g. being the alpha or “top dog”,
alpha rollovers, scruff shakes, etc.) which basically involves correcting behavior via physical, mental or emotional
intimidation. While the dominance construct has been popular for many years, and is currently promoted
on a popular reality TV show, it is based on flawed science and has been refuted by experts in the field of dog and wolf behavior. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT),
the world’s two largest organizations of dog behavior professionals, have both published official position papers
outlining the problems with using the dominance construct for training or resolving problem behaviors like aggression. [7, 8, 9
Attempting to be dominant over a dog is only likely to create and/or increase behavior problems and aggression.
We will NOT recommend any tools (shock collars [remote or underground fencing systems], choke, prong,
or anti-bark collars) that are specifically designed to punish or “correct” the dog by causing pain or discomfort.
Our own experience in dealing with dogs that have behavioral issues, as well as scientific research by experts
in the field, indicates that using tools that cause pain and fear can actually elicit or increase aggression and other
behavioral problems. [4, 10
Fear, anger and confrontation are all stressful. Physiologically a dog’s body will react in the same manner
as a human’s when stressed. Stress causes an increase in the hormone cortisol as well as other biochemical changes. [11
Studies completed in Japan and Hungary in 2008 demonstrated that dogs that were strictly disciplined
had higher levels of cortisol and that these increased cortisol levels were linked to increased aggressive behavior.
The many adverse effects of using punishment led... AVSAB... to publish guidelines on the use of punishment
in training in 2007. [12
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i like to have it IN WRITING - what's off the table?
not 'firm but fair' or 'balanced' or 'natural' or another catch phrase -
what tools WILL be used, and what is absolutely not used?
i especially appreciate "no physical, mental or emotional intimidation."  love it!
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