In Picture Spca Staff Teaching A Dog To Sit Throug..

[In picture: SPCA staff demonstrating the use of positive reinforcement to encourage a dog to sit]

The SPCA Singapore has recently been alerted to a trainer who adopts aversive training methods by concerned members of the public. These methods include causing physical and psychological distress by depriving animals of basic needs such as food, water and proper space to toilet in the pretext of behaviour modification. These methods go against the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach, which adopts a science-based methodology in animal training. We have reported the matter to authorities and strongly discourage the use of such aversive methods.

We would like to remind pet guardians to be vigilant when selecting a trainer for their pets. Do refer to the recent Guidelines for Dog Training and Behaviour Rehabilitation issued by AVS to better understand what you should look out for when choosing a trainer. (bit.ly/RAWG2022)

Choosing the right training methods and ensuring you use positive reinforcement and minimally aversive methods are vital in building a successful relationship steeped in mutual trust for your pet and yourself. If you have encountered trainers using aversive methods and would like to report the incident, please email inspector@spca.org.sg. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

#teachwithkindness #chooseforcefree



[In picture: SPCA staff demonstrating the use of positive reinforcement to encourage a dog to sit]

The SPCA Singapore has recently been alerted to a trainer who adopts aversive training methods by concerned members of the public. These methods include causing physical and psychological distress by depriving animals of basic needs such as food, water and proper space to toilet in the pretext of behaviour modification. These methods go against the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach, which adopts a science-based methodology in animal training. We have reported the matter to authorities and strongly discourage the use of such aversive methods.

We would like to remind pet guardians to be vigilant when selecting a trainer for their pets. Do refer to the recent Guidelines for Dog Training and Behaviour Rehabilitation issued by AVS to better understand what you should look out for when choosing a trainer. (bit.ly/RAWG2022)

Choosing the right training methods and ensuring you use positive reinforcement and minimally aversive methods are vital in building a successful relationship steeped in mutual trust for your pet and yourself. If you have encountered trainers using aversive methods and would like to report the incident, please email inspector@spca.org.sg. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

#teachwithkindness #chooseforcefree

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA Singapore) is the first registered animal welfare organisation in Singapore. The two main objectives of SPCA Singapore are: to promote kindness to animals and birds, and to prevent cruelty to animals and birds.

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