According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), evidence supports the use of reward-based methods for all canine training. AVSAB promotes interactions with animals based on compassion, respect, and scientific evidence. Reward-based learning offers the most advantages and least harm to the learner’s welfare. Research supports the efficacy of reward-based training in addressing unwanted and challenging behaviors. There is no evidence that aversive training is necessary for dog training or behavior modification.

At Spot On Dog Training LLC, we are committed to using reward-based methods, or positive reinforcement, for training all dogs. This means you will never see us use or endorse aversive collars such as shock or "e" collars, slip leads, choke chains, or prong collars. Furthermore, we do not engage in yelling, hitting, or any kind of purposeful harm to a dog's physical or emotional welfare.

Click here for the AVSAB’s full position statement on Humane Dog Training.