OHS Position Statement: Companion Animal Training

Training companion animals sets the stage for a positive lifelong relationship.  Consistent and ongoing training allows owners to:

• establish and maintain a trusting bond with their companion animal
• teach new skills and gain better control of their companion animal
• modify their companion animal’s unwanted behaviour
• spend quality time with their companion animal

The OHS supports humane training that uses positive reinforcement.

The OHS supports training methods and equipment that do not frighten, inflict pain or are abusive.

The OHS believes that to build a trusting bond with their companion animal, the owner must be actively involved in the training process.

For more information on dog training:  more >

For more information on cat training:  more >

For more information on crate training:  more >

Approved by the OHS Board of Directors November 2008.