The AVSAB released a Position Statement on Dog Training in 2021, outlining how dogs should be treated and trained with welfare in mind. This is why it’s so important to read and internalise the statement’s positions.

Ever wondered why some trainers just never seem to use the word ‘command’? Here’s an explanation aimed to help you understand the importance of the words and terms used in dog training and how to better teach and train our companion dogs at home through any behavioural concern.