BrightSide Animal Center supports the animal-training position of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®).
Animal Training
ASPCA Position on Animal Training
The ASPCA supports training methods that are based on an understanding of how animals learn and incorporate kindness and respect for both the pet and the guardian. Humane training does not inflict unnecessary distress or discomfort on the pet. Humane training makes primary use of lures and rewards such as food, praise, petting and play. In addition to lures and rewards, there are many training tools and types of equipment designed to assist guardians in managing their pets’ behavior at home and in public places. The ASPCA supports the use of methods and equipment that effectively accomplish the training objective with the least amount of stress for the pet. The ASPCA is opposed to any training equipment that causes a pet to experience physical discomfort or undue anxiety.
Resources for New Adopters from the Best Friends Society
Bringing Home a New Dog
https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/bringing-new-dog-home-preventing-problems
Bringing a New Cat Home
https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/bringing-new-cat-home-preventing-problems
How to Introduce a Dog to a Cat
https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/how-introduce-dog-cat