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06/23/2024
We never need pain to train.
PLEASE SHARE – I appreciate what shelters and rescues do to find homes for unwanted pets. However, I am not alone in my concern about the treatment of some pets receive at some shelters and rescues.
When I recommend a shelter or rescue, I expect three things:
1. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild. Membership in the PPG only costs a shelter or rescue $35/year. A small investment to demonstrate their commitment to “No, Pain, No Force, and No Fear,” and inconsequential considering the wealth of information available to them as part of their membership.
2. They have policies in place, ensuring that they follow the PPG Guiding Principles and the AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines.
3. They have signed the Shock-Free Coalition Pledge.
I addressed those concerns in my May column in Downeast Dog News and in this post on my blog - http://bit.ly/WWM-OpnLtrShltrs-MAY2019