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 81–100 of 166. This is a working record of publicly aligned positions.
Kennel bodies and dog welfare charities
“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 calling electronic training devices and pinch collars unnecessary.
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Supports reward-based training and has opposed aversive devices that compromise dog welfare.
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Scottish animal-welfare organisation that has opposed e-collar use and supported stronger legal protection.
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Supports the England e-collar ban campaign alongside other UK welfare bodies.
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Opposes shock, prong and choke as training tools and endorses reward-based methods.
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Works for companion-animal welfare standards that reject training based on pain or fear.
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Called shock-collar training barbaric and asked service-dog organisations to stop using them.
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Supports humane, reward-based dog training and warns against tools that cause pain or fear.
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Endorses reward-based training and opposes shock collars, prong collars and choke chains.
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Has publicly opposed electronic shock collars and other aversive training equipment.
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Has opposed electronic shock collars, prong collars and choke chains in dog training.
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Teaches and recommends reward-based training and does not support shock or prong equipment.
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Denver animal-welfare organisation promoting force-free handling and reward-based training.
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Rescue organisation promoting humane, reward-based behaviour support rather than aversive tools.
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Endorses the Joint Standards of Practice supporting science-based, humane training.
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“Chooses not to use shock collars due to their potential to cause stress, pain and fear.”
Chooses not to use shock collars because of the risk of stress, pain and fear.
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Canadian humane society supporting reward-based training and opposing aversive collars.
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Promotes humane care and reward-based training for companion animals.
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Supports humane dog training and does not endorse shock or prong equipment.
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Quebec animal-protection society supporting restrictions on aversive training devices.
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.