Professional consensus
Veterinary, behaviour and dog-training bodies, plus kennel and dog-welfare organisations, that have published statements, codes or policies opposing aversive tools or requiring reward-based practice.
Showing 61–80 of 166. This is a working record of publicly aligned positions.
Training and behaviour organisations
UK professional grouping supporting the force-free dog training position paper and code of conduct.
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Austrian academy for animal behaviour therapy supporting force-free education.
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Swiss professional TTouch body supporting the force-free dog training position paper.
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Charter grouping UK professionals around humane, evidence-based dog training standards.
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“We fully support a complete ban on the use and sale of electric shock collars. These devices cause unnecessary pain and suffering for dogs.”
Firmly against aversive training devices and recommends rewards-based tools and methods.
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“Shock collars can cause pain and fear. Their use is cruel and unnecessary.”
Shock collars can cause pain and fear. Their use is cruel and unnecessary.
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Opposes aversive training tools and supports reward-based methods and restrictions on shock and prong devices.
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State RSPCA body supporting reward-based training and opposing aversive collars.
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State RSPCA body advocating humane dog training and opposing pain-based devices.
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State RSPCA body supporting restrictions on aversive training equipment.
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Has advocated against prong and shock equipment and for reward-based training.
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State RSPCA body supporting humane training and opposing aversive devices.
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Does not use aversive methods on dogs in its care and advocates positive reinforcement.
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Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals supporting humane companion-animal care.
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Irish SPCA supporting reward-based training and opposing cruel training devices.
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“We, the organisations above, are opposed to the use of electronic training devices and pinch collars and are calling for the sale and use of these devices to be prohibited.”
Signed the UK joint statement opposing electronic training devices and pinch collars and calling for a ban.
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Promotes reward-based training and responsible dog ownership across Ireland.
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“We, the organisations above, are opposed to the use of electronic training devices and pinch collars and are calling for the sale and use of these devices to be prohibited.”
Signed the UK joint statement treating electronic training devices and prong collars as unacceptable.
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“We, the organisations above, are opposed to the use of electronic training devices and pinch collars and are calling for the sale and use of these devices to be prohibited.”
Joined the UK call for a prohibition on the sale and use of electronic training devices and pinch collars.
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“We, the organisations above, are opposed to the use of electronic training devices and pinch collars and are calling for the sale and use of these devices to be prohibited.”
Signatory to the UK joint statement against electronic training devices and prong collars.
Read moreThis page is a reference list of publicly available position statements, codes and policies. Inclusion here means the published wording aligns with ICLAC’s aims. It does not mean that the organisation has formally endorsed ICLAC or joined ICLAC.