Force Free Pets

Force Free Pets ForceFreePets is an information resource on dogs and cats for those that live and work with them. Don is a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG).

ForceFreePets.com is an educational resource for people with dogs and cats. We are committed to a philosophy that puts the welfare of an animal and our ethics towards the animal and client first. We believe the use of tools and methods designed to inflict pain, force, and fear is unethical and unnecessary in the care and training of a pet. We provide online education programs through our website (

www.ForceFreePets.com) and articles, videos, and podcasts through our blog Words, Woofs, & Meows (www.words-woofs-meows.com) and our radio show and podcast The Woof Meow Show (https://woofmeowshow.libsyn.com/ ). Our founder is Don Hanson, the co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor, ME ( www.greenacreskennel.com). He is a Bach Foundation Registered Animal Practitioner (BFRAP), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Associate Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (ACCBC), and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with 26+ years of experience as a pet care professional.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD-In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, discusses adding a dog to your fam...
06/18/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD-In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, discusses adding a dog to your family, noting that this is no small matter. The decision to do so will affect all family members, and the dog will be affected by everyone else in the home, humans and non-humans alike. This article poses several questions to consider before adding a pet to the family.

READ IT AT – https://forcefreepets.com/beforeyouaddadog/

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD-In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, provides tips to consider before s...
06/17/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD-In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, provides tips to consider before starting your home search, listing your home for sale, packing and preparing to move, moving, unpacking, and settling into your new home. According to many surveys, moving is one of the most stressful events in life, and it can be even more stressful for your pets. Don’s tips will help minimize the stress for everyone.
READ IT AT – https://forcefreepets.com/Moving-with-Pets/

This is the inspirational quote I chose for today's meeting of Paul Bunyan BNI - Bangor, ME USA
06/16/2026

This is the inspirational quote I chose for today's meeting of Paul Bunyan BNI - Bangor, ME USA

Another productive and educational meeting with my amazing business colleagues and friends at Paul Bunyan BNI - Bangor, ...
06/16/2026

Another productive and educational meeting with my amazing business colleagues and friends at Paul Bunyan BNI - Bangor, ME USA

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PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD-In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, begins the first in a series of ar...
06/14/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD-In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, begins the first in a series of articles in which he reflects on how the pet care industry has changed for the better over the past 30 years. He discusses how canine behavior experts have universally condemned the use of dominance and aversive methods, such as shock, prong, and choke collars. At the same time, he warns people with pets that some unfortunately use these methods and tools with their dogs, despite them being considered inhumane and abusive.

READ IT AT – https://forcefreepets.com/30Years-END-Dominance&Aversives/

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – Pets and Their People is a FREE online publication for people with pets. The articles are writt...
06/12/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – Pets and Their People is a FREE online publication for people with pets. The articles are written by the best pet professionals in the field and access is FREE. I recommend that all of my clients at Green Acres Kennel Shop and Force Free Pets subscribe. FMI - https://petsandtheirpeople.education/

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