http://www.ipdta.org/
What is abuse?
Abuse is physical or psychological injury caused by mistreatment
or the misuse of power associated with authority. It is a corrupt practice
or custom, improper or excessive use or treatment. It is a deceitful act,
it is a communication that condemns or vilifies unjustly,
intemperately and angrily.
The IPDTA defines abuse in training and behaviour modification
as the use of any tool or technique that was created or used with the intent to cause harm to a dog including but not limited to; injury, pain, fear, or mistrust, be it physical, psychological, emotional or behavioural.
Those that truly love dogs will not abuse them!!!
The IPDTA believe the following to be potentially abusive;
choke chains, pinch collars, shock equipment, alpha rollovers and other forms of physical punishment and/or domination, hanging, kicking or hitting of any kind, or any other tool or technique that causes fear or pain for the dog.
The IPDTA believe that any use of punishment, force or un-necessary restraint (exceptions such as a leash for safety) is un-necessary and unacceptable