Common use of Training Tools & Methods Clause in Contracts

Training Tools & Methods. Student agrees to use and promote only "positive training" tools, methods and ideologies in their public and private work in all cases, regardless of client, circumstance, dog behavior, or any outside force. "Positive training" is defined collectively as the complete absence of the use of physical force, fear, compulsion or intimidation either intended or implied, as well as an understanding of the misunderstood concept of dominance, so called "alpha dog" or "pack leader" hierarchy theories. Student agrees to avoid the use of the term "pack leader", "top dog", "alpha dog" and similarly misunderstood phrases in all practices and to actively work to educate others regarding positive, force-free, science-based dog training and behavior advice. Student understands and agrees that force-free, non-compulsion training techniques and ideologies are more successful, safer, longer- lasting and more effective than traditional, punishment and dominance-based dog training.