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Certified Trainer & Behavior Expert
Best-selling Canine Behavior Author
Trauma-Informed
Humane Dog Trainer
I help dogs in Utah and virtually worldwide
Canine Trauma Clinic
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"If you are a trainer or owner who relishes your ability to make a dog lie down still for 5 minutes while scary things a...
03/25/2025

"If you are a trainer or owner who relishes your ability to make a dog lie down still for 5 minutes while scary things are near the dog or you insist the dog never walk in front of you, I am sorry for your dog. Who enjoys living with a tyrant? What are you really teaching your loyal friend? You are not teaching him safety. You are not behaving in a trust worthy manner that demonstrates a give-and-take environment that exists in all healthy relationships. You are actually being a little two-legged monster to an animal over which you have complete control."



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03/25/2025
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Did you know that today is National Puppy Day?What is a better way to celebrate puppies than joining us TODAY  on a live...
03/23/2025



Did you know that today is National Puppy Day?

What is a better way to celebrate puppies than joining us TODAY on a live, FREE call to talk all things PUPPIES - including information on the release of our popular Transforming Puppies 2.0 course.

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03/22/2025

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03/22/2025

Have you gotten my FREE guide: 7 Steps to Healing Canine Trauma yet?

Finally, a Clear Path to Help Your Troubled Dog Heal Discover 7 practical steps to create calm, build trust, and start your dog’s healing journey—starting today. If your dog is struggling with fear, anxiety, or unwanted behaviors, it’s not your fault—and you’re not alone. Many dog parents ...

IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!Get onboard with ethical, humane training!Ditch the painful tools. Be part of the future and not th...
03/21/2025

IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME!

Get onboard with ethical, humane training!

Ditch the painful tools.

Be part of the future and not the painful past in dog training.

New Development: International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Officially Closes the Door on Aversive Dog Training

Another domino has fallen in favor of modern, humane, and scientifically sound dog training methods.

We want to acknowledge the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) for officially moving beyond LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) as their guiding framework and explicitly rejecting the intentional use of positive punishment.

The issue with LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) is that while it was intended to prioritize minimally intrusive, positively reinforcing methods, it still allowed trainers to justify outdated, aversive techniques, like shock collars or prong collars, as a supposed ‘last resort.’

This effectively provided cover for outdated ‘balanced’ training practices, an approach that we now clearly understand is not supported by scientific evidence. IAABC, a prominent global certifying body for behavior consultants, has now recognized this flaw and moved beyond LIMA.

Scientific evidence clearly shows aversive methods, even as a "last resort", don’t address underlying behavior causes; for example, shocking a dog who displays aggression doesn’t change their emotional response, it simply suppresses their communication.

This loophole permitted methods based in pain, fear, and intimidation, methods clearly shown by behavior science to be ineffective at addressing underlying causes of behavior and ethically indefensible.

To be clear, LIMA is not a framework endorsed by credible behavior science. In 2025, it is pseudoscientific by definition because it incorporates unsupported, aversive techniques under certain conditions. The term has become deeply problematic in professional dog training.

True scientific professionals, behavior analysts, and animal welfare experts consistently affirm that methods using aversive tools or techniques are unnecessary, ineffective long-term, and detrimental to animal welfare.

By adopting an explicitly ethical framework, IAABC has joined organizations like the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) in setting a clearer, science-based standard.

Today, only a small number of certifying organizations still explicitly allow aversive training methods or cling to the ambiguous and outdated LIMA standard.

Quick update on major certifying bodies stance on aversives:

The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) remains committed to force-free, modern methods. https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/about-us/position-statements/

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) now explicitly rejects intentional aversive methods under their new ethical framework. https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/iaabc-free/

Association for Professional Dog Training International (APDTI) retains the term LIMA (“Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive”), and even explicitly states that aversive methods are not justified "in lieu of other effective positive reinforcement interventions and strategies." However, their guidelines do not categorically prohibit aversive methods, leaving open the possibility of their use when trainers determine other interventions are “ineffective”. This lack of absolute clarity can lead to confusion and indicates APDTI would benefit from adopting explicitly force-free terminology. https://apdt.com/membercertificant-announcement/?highlight=LIMA

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Inc. (CCPDT) still permits aversive methods as a “last resort”. Their outdated position is clearly at odds with current behavioral science, leaving significant room for improvement if CCPDT aims to gain credibility as a leading certifying organization. https://www.ccpdt.org/about-us/standards-practice-code-ethics/

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03/21/2025

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When strangers touch our dogs without consent, it can be unsettling for them—much like an unexpected touch feels to us. Dogs deserve respect and agency over their bodies. Politely guiding others to wait for the dog’s signals, like approaching willingly or leaning in, helps ensure interactions are safe and comfortable.

I saw this post below recently on a FB business group. It IS heart-breaking. You all need to be aware of what IS happeni...
03/20/2025



I saw this post below recently on a FB business group. It IS heart-breaking. You all need to be aware of what IS happening on this platform to groups and biz pages. Marky Mark wants you to PAY to reach your audience. This app has changed and even your most ardent followers have to look for you to see what you are posting.

This is why nearly a year ago I sought out a better solution off this disaster POS app. I created the Canine Trauma Clinic (CTC) on the app Mighty Networks so that we who love dogs (and who will always treat them ethically) have a safe space to find one another.

I think y'all should join us over in the CTC before the remaining FB groups are dissolved or you can't find them. I'll add a link in the comments.
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I can’t believe I was so effing stupid. For 10 years I built my platform on Facebook. Tens of thousands of followers followed my posts, bought my books, and I had a thriving community for my particular region. But in last couple of months Facebook has completely pulled the plug on my page Where I would normally get tens of thousands of views on my post, now I’m lucky if I get a thousand. Posts that would generate lively discussions and conversations are now seen by virtually no one. I have essentially lost my entire platform. I know I am not the only one. Facebook has completely given itself to “slop posts.” But I am completely lost as to what to do now. Everything I have a decade of my life to is gone. I am crestfallen."
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Dog Pro Annie Phenix helps dogs and their caring owners overcome behavior issues after a traumatic experience such as a dog attack, abuse, neglect, harsh training protocols, lack of proper puppy enrichment/positive experiences or a one-time terrifying event for the dog. We are committed to non-viole...

The stupidity and cruelty in dog training never ends.Just learned of a franchised shock collar company that proudly disp...
03/18/2025

The stupidity and cruelty in dog training never ends.

Just learned of a franchised shock collar company that proudly displays ads claiming (falsely) that "an e collar is not a shock collar" and it "builds trust."

No babe.

Your cruel collar harms the human-canine bond. It IS in fact a shock meant to cause pain. Period. End of story.

Their very next post is talking about the dangers of retractable leashes but remember kids, shocking your dog is just fine.

PLEASE seek out educated, humane, compassionate and credentialed canine professionals who have knowledge and experience to train your beloved pet with no need to ever harm your dog

LOOK WHAT'S NEW!THE HEBER PUPPY CLUB!(works virtually as well!)
03/18/2025



LOOK WHAT'S NEW!
THE HEBER PUPPY CLUB!

(works virtually as well!)

Puppyhood: The Reality No One Prepares You For You bring home your adorable, wiggly puppy, imagining all the cuddles, fun, and adventures ahead. But then, reality sets in. And the advice? Oh, the advice. Every person you meet suddenly becomes a dog expert: It all feels wrong, but with so much noise....

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