Learn More About Why You Should Avoid Harsh Aversives in Dog Training
Shock Collars
Electric Collars- No Thanks by Positive Police Dogs
The end of shock collars? by Companion Animal Psychology
Do shock collars hurt? It's the amps not the volts.
Training dogs with the help of a shock collar: short and long term behavioral effects. AVSAB Blog
Underground containment by Grisha Stewart
Vets on Behavior Proclaim, Never Use a Shock Collar by Steve Dale
Are shock collars painful or just annoying to dogs? A 2004 Study Revels some answers.
Dr. Sophia Yin’s Blog post dated January 24, 2011.
The Problem with Shock. Dog Sport Magazine. August 18, 2009
Shock Collar, the Dangers of Illusion, Pinch (prong), Choke and Shock collars
Shock Collars. Say No. Holly’s Den.
The effects of shock collars. The Daily Puppy.
Shock Collars. The Shocking Truth. The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
The Canine Shock Collar Debate by Pat Miller via Whole Dog Journal
Why Electric Shock is Not Behavior Modification by Dr. Karen Overall
The Problem with Shock by Angelica Steinker, M. E.d, PDBC, CDBC, NAODI, Endorsed CAP 1
On Shocking Our Dogs by Trish King
Dominance In Dog Training
Confrontational Techniques Elicit Aggression
What's Wrong With the Dominance Theory by James O'Heare
American Association of Veterinary Behaviorists Position Statement on Dominance
Dominance and Dog Training the APDT Position Statement
The Dominance Controversy Dr. Sophia Yin
Let's Just Be Humans Training Dogs Dr. Ian Dunbar
Using Dominance to Explain Behavior is Old Hat. Science Daily
"Pack Leader" Myths by Dan Estep, Ph.D. and Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D.
The Dominance Myth Interview with Adam Mikloski, Pd.D.
Why veterinary behaviorists can't stand Cesar Millan by Dr. Khuly
Dog Training and the Myth of Alpha-Male Dominance by Science Time
The Myth of Alpha Dogs by Life As A Human
Don't Try This At Home by Dr. Karen B. London, PhD. via The Bark
The Frightening Truth about Canine Aggression by Micheal Baugh via My Fox Houston
Comments on "Alpha" Dominance Theory by Pat Miller
Hey, Old School Dominance Theory: School's Out by Nicole Wilde
Punishment in Dog Training (collars and other equipment)
American Association of Veterinary Behaviorists Position Statement on Punishment.
Humane Hierarchy Position Statement CCPDT
Survey of the Use and Outcomes of confrontational and non-confrontational training methods in client-owned dogs showing undesired traits. Study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science.
Invisible Containment + Dog Door= Bad Idea
Cryptozoology 101- The Hunt for the Elusive Prong Loving Dog by Casey Lomonaco
Click or Jerk? Let the dogs decide by Pat Miller
Reasons not to use choke, prong or shock collars in training. Big Dogs Huge Paws Rescue
If You're Aggressive, Your Dog Will Be Too by Science Daily
Teaching and training dogs: Why the public is stuck on old science by Elizabeth Weiss
Low Risk Vs High Risk Dog Training by John Visconti
When Punishment Goes Wrong by Casey Lomonaco
Why Punishment Based Dog Training Doesn't Work- Whole Dog Journal
Are Prong Collars Safe...Fact or Fiction by The Seattle Times
Trainers With Jackhammers Need Not Apply by Dr. Susan Friedman
Dog Whisper or Old Yeller by Ilana R. Reisner, DVM, PhD
How Does a Choke Chain Work? You Tube Video
I Had To.... Blog Post by Suzanne Clothier
Growling is Good by The Magazine Paw Prints
Is Punishment an Effective Way To Change Behavior In Dogs? Stanely Coren, PhD.
A Dog's Point of View- Types of Collars
If you were considering using any of the above equipment or methods, please reconsider. You may do damage to your dog that can be difficult to undo. See the Humane Hierarchy Position Statement from CCPDT that explains what methods you should use first or contact us to set up an appointment
