(Updated 29APR17)
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) has adopted a new position statement on positive veterinary care. This document emphasizes the importance of making visits to the veterinarian free of stress, anxiety, and fear. This statement outlines why fear-free veterinary visits are so important and provides guidelines for veterinary practices, as well as other pet care professionals, as to how they can make this happen. I believe that making the care and training of a pet free of pain, force, and fear is equally essential for animal shelters, boarding kennels, daycares, dog trainers, dog walkers, groomers, pet sitters, and rescue organizations, as it is for veterinarians and their staffs.
I encourage every pet parent/guardian/owner, whatever you call yourself, as well as every pet care professional to read and implement these guidelines. Please share this position statement with those that have pets and anyone that cares for your pet.
You can access the position statement at this link – https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Positive-Veterinary-Care-Position-Statement-download.pdf
Recommended Resources
Articles on Don’s Blog (http://www.words-woofs-meows.com)
Green Acres Kennel Shop Position Statement on Pet Friendly, Force-Free Pet Care – <Click Here>
Green Acres Kennel Shop Position on the Use of Dominance and Punishment for the Training and Behavior Modification of Dogs <Click Here>
Selecting A Pet Care Provider – Yes! A Trend Towards Kinder and Gentler Professional Pet Care – Green Acres Kennel Shop’s “Pet Friendly” Philosophy – Part 1 – <Click Here>
Selecting A Pet Care Provider – Yes! A Trend Towards Kinder and Gentler Professional Pet Care – The PPG – Part 2 – <Click Here>
Selecting A Pet Care Provider – Yes! A Trend Towards Kinder and Gentler Professional Pet Care – A Veterinary Perspective – Part 3- <Click Here>
Shared Blog Post – Are You Failing Your Patients in This Major Way? – <Click Here>
Pet Behavior and Wellness – Pet Behavior as an Essential Component to Holistic Wellness – <Click Here>
Podcast – ENCORE: Pet Behavior, Vets & The AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines – Dr. Dave Cloutier – Veazie Veterinary Clinic – <Click Here>
Canine Behavior – Myths and Facts – Part 1, Where do we get our knowledge about dogs? <Click Here>
Dog Training – How science and reward-based training have pulled dog training out of the dark ages – <Click Here>
Pet Care Services – Please Be Cautious When Choosing Who Cares For Your Pets – <Click Here>
Canine Behavior – Understanding, Identifying and Coping with Canine Stress – <Click Here>
Animal Welfare – Understanding Behavior; Why It Matters – <Click Here>
Pet Health and Wellness – Your Pet’s Behavioral Health Is As Important As Their Physical Well-Being – <Click Here>
Dogs – The Unintended Consequences of Shock Collar – <Click Here>
Web Sites
AVSAB Position Statement on the Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of animals. <Click Here>
AVSAB Position Statement – Punishment Guidelines: The use of punishment for dealing with animal behavior problems. <Click Here>
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