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These position statements were developed through the cooperation of the members of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and reflect the opinion of this association on a variety of topics related to the field of animal behavior.

AVSAB Position Statement on the Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals

Puppy Socialization Position Statement
This statement hopes to increase awareness of the need socialization in puppies and raise the issue of how vaccination protocols effect the socialization process in puppy classes

Punishment Position Statement
This statement focuses on the use of punishment in the training of animals and the learning theories that exist which put the use of punishment into proper perspective

BEFORE You Get Your Puppy
This book is simply a MUST READ for anyone thinking of getting a puppy. With a little preparation, you can raise a dog that never makes a single house-soiling or destructive chewing mistake, is calm and quiet on command or when home alone, and is gentle and confident around people.

BEFORE You Get Your Puppy.pdf 2.68 MB

After You Get Your Puppy
This book explains how to easily housetrain and socialize your puppy, starting from Day One. It covers: crate training, house soiling, destructive chewing, socialization, preventing aggression, bite inhibition, on-leash walking, recalls, preventing adolescent problems and the importance of an off-leash puppy socialization and training class.

AFTER You Get Your Puppy.pdf 4.69 MB