by DogSmith | Jan 8, 2011 | Blogs To Help You Train Your Dog
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior AVSAB’s position is that punishment1 (e.g. choke chains, pinch collars, and electronic collars) should not be used as a first-line or early-use treatment for behavior problems. This is due to the potential adverse effects...
by DogSmith | Oct 4, 2010 | Pet Care Articles & Tips
On Thursday, April 22, Governor Deval Patrick set a humane legal precedent by signing Logan’s Law, making Massachusetts the first state in the country to have an effective statewide ban on devocalization of cats and dogs. What’s devocalization? Devocalization, or...