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If your pet has serious behavior issues you will need to contact a professional to assist you. We recommend the use of positive reinforcement training and methods. Also make sure your animal has been seen by a Veterinarian to rule out any medical issues that could be influencing the behavior.
Association of Animal Behavior Professionals http://www.associationofanimalbehaviorprofessionals.com/
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
http://www.apdt.com/
International Positive Dog Training Association
http://www.ipdta.org/
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
http://www.nadoi.org/
The following techniques/equipment may be used in difficult situations by a trained professional if the situation warrents: choke chains, pinch collars, shock equipment, and alpha rollovers.
Training never involves a tool or technique that causes harm to a dog including but not limited to; injury, pain, fear, or mistrust, be it physical, psychological, emotional or behavioral. Any type of physical punishment and/or domination, hanging, kicking or hitting of any kind, or any other tool or technique that causes fear or pain for the dog is abuse and should NEVER be used.
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