Force Free Pets

01/03/2026

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/

01/02/2026

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at 977 (WNSX) where Don offers several tips on making a move to a new home less stressful for you and your pets..

FMI – https://forcefreepets.com/moving-with-pets-2/

01/02/2026

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12/31/2025

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD – 400 low-income older adults in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington Counties are depending on your generosity to keep them and their pets together this winter. This is why Green Acres Kennel Shop has teamed up with the Eastern Area on Aging for the 19th year for the Appeal for Hungry Pets. Your cash donation allows EAAA to purchase food from Green Acres at wholesale prices, which EAAA then distributes, so Mainers should never have to choose between feeding themselves and their pets. In this time when basic kindness is lacking, your contribution helps sustain this essential service and keeps companions—and the comfort they bring—close to home for those who need them most. Thank you for helping by donating at this link – https://eaaa.org/greenacresappeal/

12/30/2025

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD—My latest Woof Meow Pet Tip at 977 (WNSX) discusses the 19th Annual Green Acres Appeal for Hungry Pets, a fundraiser for the Eastern Area on Aging Furry Friends Food Bank.
FM I – https://forcefreepets.com/wfmwtip-AppealForHungryPets/

12/30/2025

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD–If your dog trainer, or anyone, ever suggests you do something to your dog that you would NEVER do to a human toddler, FIND A NEW DOG TRAINER!

The use of pain, force, and fear, tools like shock, prong, and shock collars, as well as sq**rt bottles and shake cans, are inhumane, cruel, and unnecessary.

If you are unable to find a humane dog trainer, check out the trainer search at the Pet Professional Guild - https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/find-a-ppg-professional/

12/28/2025

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD-In his latest ForceFreePets.com blog post, Don Hanson, PCBC-A, discusses the importance of accepting our dogs for who they are as well as always being patient and kind with them. He shares a story of how he let his ego become so wrapped up in making his dog Gus “perfect: that it damaged their relationship and made them both miserable. It ended with Don being kicked out of a training class, which led him to reevaluate what was truly important to him and Gus.

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