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You may also view the Professional Standards as a series of web pages (see the Table of Contents). Note that the HTML version has been made accessible for people with disabilities. In some cases, additional, explanatory information has been provided, but is not included in the print version.

A coalition of more than 100 North American dog trainers, certified animal behaviorists, veterinarians and other professionals worked for three years to produce and review this comprehensive guide. Delta Society funded the coalition's work through a grant from The Charles Engelhard Foundation. Suzanne Hetts, PhD, Certified Animal Behaviorist and Project Scientific Director explains,

"While the Standards are not proscriptive, meaning they do not advocate one specific method of training, they do promote reward-based training, while minimizing the use of aversive procedures. This stems from a commitment that, during training, both dogs and people should be treated with respect, that training should be fun, and that dogs should not be subjected to unnecessary discomfort or distress."

It is hoped that this material will have far-reaching influence, particularly in the area of pet dog training.

Endorsements

The San Francisco SPCA endorses the Standards and Ed Sayres, President of the SF SPCA, described the Standards as "a significant step in the right direction."

R.K. Anderson, Director of CENSHARE at the University of Minnesota says the Standards "…will be useful for trainers and consumers."

"Such an effort, such a book has been desperately needed…The Massachusetts SPCA (MSPCA) congratulates the organizers for assembling such a high-quality panel to address this important topic. The book will be invaluable in helping the public, humane organizations, veterinarians, and other animal care experts evaluate various aspects of dog training. The MSPCA wholeheartedly endorses this excellent book."

"The Association of Pet Dog Trainers applauds the Delta Society for your production of Professional Standards for Dog Trainers: Effective, Humane Principles … We endorse this publication &hellep; Thank you for your contribution to a more humane world for our canine companions." (Pat Miller, President, APDT) The Professional Standards for Dog Trainers: Effective, Humane Principles is listed as a reference book to help dog trainers prepare for their APDT Certification Examination.

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Project Scientific Director

Suzanne Hetts, PhD
Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
Animal Behavior Associates
Littleton, CO

Delta Society

Karen Miller, Director of Training

Committee Chairs

Suzi Bluford
Sirius Puppy Training
Carmel, CA

Terry Ryan
Legacy Canine Behavior and Training, Inc.
Sequim, WA

Trish King
Marin Humane Society
Novato, CA

Pia Silvani
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Madison, NJ

Pam Reid, PhD
American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
New York, NY

Editorial Staff

Maggie Tai Tucker, Editor

Peggy Larson Tillman, Designer and Illustrator

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Copyright© 2001 Delta Society®

All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book in whole or in part, in any form.
First Edition, August 2001

ISBN 1-889785-14-8

Printed in the United States of America

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