26/06/2025
Find an ethical dog trainer, but what does that mean? For some people an ethical dog trainer just means to only use positive reinforcement. I have seen 1st hand in my time working with rescues how many dogs have lost their homes and lives due to limiting the approach taken with them.
For me, an ethical dog trainer considers the learning experience of the dog and constantly tries to make this as positive as possible but also considers the mental state of the dog, for me it is not ethical to leave a dog in a state of stress and anxiety to preserve my own philosophy. It is not ethical to risk the health, safety and well being of the dog and the people around them. I want to see dogs as stable and happy as they can be with as much freedom as possible.