Pawsitive Partners Dog Training

11/18/2025

07/17/2025

07/17/2025

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07/17/2025

06/20/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮-𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

I thought this also fitted nicely for those of us who work with animals . Thanks to Mona Delahooke, Ph.D. for the original . This meme is the very essence of supporting horses and dogs for me .

🐴🐶Provisional Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Family Dog Mediator supporting horses and dogs who are fearful, traumatised or who have complex needs
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06/11/2025

06/11/2025

Please stop supporting the CCPDT . The methods being promoted are outdated and extremely harmful to dogs 🐾🐾

06/09/2025

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06/02/2025

05/16/2025

I will NEVER will use Pinch, Prongs, Choke Collars, or Shock Collars ( ECollar) nor do I condone the use of these tools that cause Pain & Fear 🐾🐾

05/16/2025

NOTICE: Independent Investigation into Certification Standards and Practices of Dog Training Organizations: CCPDT and IACP

In response to growing concerns regarding potential harm and negligence associated with certification standards of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Inc. (CCPDT) and the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), we are formally initiating an independent, fact-finding investigation into these organizations’ practices.

Specifically, CCPDT and IACP openly certify trainers who are permitted to use outdated, aversive methods, including shock collars, prong collars, and choke chains, on dogs belonging to members of the public.

These methods have been scientifically linked to many behavioral issues including increased aggression, anxiety, fear-based behaviors, and deterioration of the dog-guardian relationship.

We are currently gathering documented evidence and firsthand accounts involving CCPDT or IACP certified trainers, particularly in cases where dogs or guardians experienced:

• Increased aggression or reactivity
• Heightened fearfulness or anxiety
• Avoidance or withdrawal behaviors
• Suppressed or shut-down behavior
• Physical injuries or trauma linked to training methods
• Increased stress-related behaviors (e.g., repetitive pacing, licking, excessive panting)
• Behavioral deterioration leading to rehoming or euthanasia
• Veterinary expenses or medical interventions due to training-related harm
• Emotional distress for dogs or their guardians
• Significant financial or emotional burdens resulting from inappropriate training methods

This fact finding investigation is not aimed at individual trainers. Rather, our goal is addressing broader systemic issues within these certification organizations that potentially compromise public safety and animal welfare and are known to result in the problems listed above.

We welcome confidential contributions from dog guardians, industry professionals, credentialed experts, legal experts, consumer advocates, and those experienced in animal welfare.

Current or former affiliates, members, or insiders from CCPDT and IACP who have knowledge of internal policies or ethical practices are strongly encouraged to confidentially share their experiences.

If you have information or insights to contribute, or if you wish to offer professional support or guidance, please reach out privately. [email protected]

Your confidentiality and privacy will be fully respected and protected.

05/12/2025

This blog post explains canine reactive behaviour from the dog's point of view, while also providing tips if you're living with canine reactivity.