TTouch Philosophy:
-To honor the role of animals as our teachers
-To bring awareness to the importance of animals in our lives
-To encourage harmony, cooperation and trust between humans and animals and amongst humans
-To recognize the individual learning process of every human and animal
-To respect each animal as an individual
-To teach interspecies communication through the TTouch
-To work with animals using understanding rather than dominance
As a Certified Dog Trainer, I understand the importance of teaching new behaviors through luring, shaping, capturing or molding and have mastered the behavioral principles of operant conditioning.
I have been taught to use positive motivation training techniques as my primary training tool which will allow your dog to learn the desired behaviors while keeping alive the unique spark that makes your dog so special to you.
As a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), I will strive to:
-Provide honest, professional services of the highest standards.
-Develop and apply training programs in line with the APDT’s mission of advocating dog-friendly training.
-Assess my own knowledge, experience and qualifications and work within my professional limits.
-Continue professional development by reading relevant material; attending conferences, workshops and seminars; and pursuing other educational opportunities.
-Treat all dogs and clients with respect, taking into account their physical and psychological well-being and respecting clients’ wishes regarding the training of their dogs.
-Refrain from representing dog training and behavioral information as scientific, unless the information is derived from legitimate research.
-Refrain from giving guarantees regarding the outcome of training, because there is no sure way to guarantee the cooperation and performance of all parties involved and because the knowledge of animal behavior is incomplete. This should not be confused with a desire to guarantee client satisfaction with professional services.
-Respect the privacy of my clients and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional services, unless otherwise agreed upon in advance. I will use discretion in revealing information regarding dogs displaying potentially dangerous behavior.
-Incorporate what it means to be a responsible dog owner into training programs.
-Be respectful of colleagues and other professionals and not falsely condemn the character of their professional acts.
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