My Force Free Pledge
I promise:
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I will explain fully what I propose to do with your dog and why, and I will invite you to ask questions.
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I will always do my best to be friendly and approachable so that you feel comfortable and unafraid of judgement.
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Your dog's physical and emotional wellbeing will be my top priority when working out any behavior modification protocol or training program for you.
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I will never coerce your dog into participating in any form of behavior modification.
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I will encourage your dog to make the choice we want using non-threatening and rewarding motivators.
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I will work hard to keep your dog under threshold and keep him/her as stress-free as possible.
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I will work hard to keep the process as comfortable and stress-free as possible for you as the owner, handler, and trainer of your own dog.
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I will treat your dog as an individual and your situation as unique - one size does not fit all.
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I will never do anything with your dog that I wouldn't do with my own dogs, and I will consider your dog to be as much a vital part of your family as my dogs are mine.
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I will never bully your dog using threatening or violent behavior.
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I will never put a choke, prong, or e-collar/shock collar around your dog's neck or recommend you do so.
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I will continue to follow up my education by attending workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses so as to add to my 'training toolbox' and bring you the very best service I can.
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No dog will ever be 'just a dog' to me.