http://www.purplepetbehaviour.co.uk en-gb purplepetbehaviour.co.uk 2010-9-1T00:00:00Z purplepetbehaviour.co.uk http://www.purplepetbehaviour.co.uk/page5.htm#74362 For a long time now there has been much concern over trainers using harsh punitive methods. Those of you who know me and are familiar with my training methods will know that I am staunchly against any kind of aversive methods of training and that thankfully the majority of animal welfare and training organizations are now supporting the move away from these trainers and their outdated cruelty www.dogwelfarecampaign.org From this public furore over the matter a new regualtory body has been set up called the ABTC Animal Behaviour amp Training Council www.abtcouncil.org.uk The ABTC represents animal trainers and behaviourists to the public and to legaslative bodies. Those organisations who are members of the ABTC have met the required standards of academic knowledge and practical experience to be able to practice as behaviourists and trainers and will be consistently reviewed to make sure they continue to meet those requirements including using only humane methods in behaviour modifica... 2010-9-1 13:41:53 http://www.purplepetbehaviour.co.uk/page5.htm#61281 I had a call from two separate people last week whos dogs had both spent a few days at a local residential training facility. Both owners were worried because their dogs had developed other problems whislt being in the care of the trainer. Let me tell you how residential training works. You pay your money and leave your dog with a complete stranger usually anywhere from 5 days to a month. During this time the stranger trainer or behaviourist who often has absolutely no academic qualifications in animal behaviour or who is not registered with a recognised professional body for behaviourists or trainers works with your dog to stop whatever behaviour is causing the problem. Whilst your dog is in the care of this person you have no idea what methods are being used or how your dog is being treated. A lot of these facilities describe themselves using militarycorrectional overtones such as dog borstals doggie boot camps etc which usually means they are using harsh punitive methods with your... 2010-3-24 15:00:36 http://www.purplepetbehaviour.co.uk/page5.htm#57723 2010-2-4 16:39:59