Inhumane Tools & Methods

An inhumane tool is one that was designed as an aversive or to cause fear and/or pain for the dog. Whatta Pup! does not condone, promote or use inhuame tools or methods when working with dogs. This includes the following:

• pinch / prong collar
• choke collar
• static / shock collar
• correction / citronella collar
• leash corrections
• physical punishment
•   ~ jabbing, hitting, smacking, poking
• alpha-rolling / pinning
• electric Scat Mat / fence
• spray bottle / squirt gun
• shaker can
• compressed air
• mouse traps (Snappy Trainer)

This is not a complete list, but examples of the most common aversive used in today's society. If you are unsure whether a method or tool is inhumane, please feel free to contact us. Your first question should be "would I want this done to myself or my young child?". If the answer is "no", then chances are, it's an aversive. Try to find the kinder way.