Professional Standards for Dog Trainers

• Standards Main Page.
• Foreword.
• Introduction.
• How to Use This Book.
• Section 1: Mission and Ethics.
  • 1.1 Ethical Conduct.
• Section 2: How Dogs Learn.
  • 2.1 Learning Theory.
  • 2.2 Canine Behavior.
  • 2.3 Use of Rewards.
  • 2.4 Use of Aversives.
• Section 3: Equipment and Its Use.
  • 3.1 General Principles.
  • 3.2 Collars and Halters.
  • 3.3 Harnesses.
  • 3.4 Leashes.
  • 3.5 Food and Toys.
  • 3.6 Crates and Exercise Pens.
  • 3.7 Muzzles.
  • 3.8 Thrown Objects.
  • 3.9 Anti-Bark Collars.
  • 3.10 Remote Training Collars.
  • 3.11 Electronic Containment Systems.
• Section 4: Business Practices.
  • 4.1 Managing the Training Site.
  • 4.2 Additional Business Practices.
• Section 5: Instructor Skills.
  • 5.1 Teaching Practices.
  • 5.2 Human Communication.
  • 5.3 Additional Instructor Skills.
• References.
  • Appendix.
  • Glossary.
  • Sources.
  • List of Participants.

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