Welcome Fellow Trainers,
We are excited to introduce The Modern Dog Trainer Pledge.
What is “modern” training? Why did we choose this term?
Our definition of a Modern Dog Trainer is someone who is committed to utilizing the most up-to-date knowledge to train animals while deepening the relationship between humans and dogs through trust, mutual respect, and compassion.
We believe in the importance of evidence-based, humane methods and positive emotional states for both dogs and humans. A core purpose of this community is to provide trainers everywhere access to a wealth of knowledge of the community as a whole so you can learn how to apply learning theory to real-world scenarios.
When you join this community, you are taking the pledge to strive for a high level of excellence in the field and maintain strong ethical standards with your clients and their dogs.. Our members agree to employ the least aversive, minimally invasive approach in behavior modification and training, which can be guided by the Hierarchy of Procedures for Humane and Effective Practice as outlined by the IAABC. We require our members to adhere to these standards in any interaction within the community.
By participating here, we are not only raising the bar for ourselves as trainers but also for the entire dog training industry.
We hope that you will join us in this commitment to creating a better world for our beloved canine companions & their caregivers. We look forward to working together to improve the lives of dogs and their human families.
Let’s make waves in the industry by elevating and supporting each other and showing the world what it means to be a Modern Dog Trainer.
The Modern Dog Trainer Pledge
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I will seek to communicate effectively with both dogs and humans and work to build trust, respect, and love in the relationships.
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I am committed to using evidence-based, humane methods in my training practices.
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I will prioritize positive emotional states for both dogs and humans.
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I will always seek to find the least invasive, minimally aversive solution when creating a behavior modification or training plan. I will use the Hierarchy of Procedures for Humane and Effective Practice to guide my recommendations for my clients.
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I will continue to seek knowledge from animal behavior and training experts, to deepen my understanding of our work.
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I will seek to provide as much control and choice as possible to all learners, including humans, and treat them with respect.
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I will always strive for a high level of excellence in the field, and maintain strong ethical standards with my clients and their dogs.
When a member displays the badge on their website, we expect them to be committed to this pledge.