CHAAMP follows the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) position statements on animal welfare. Please do your research, positive reinforcement rewards-based training works! Our Malamutes can testify to this.

"Based on current scientific evidence, AVSAB recommends that only rewards-based training methods are used for all dog training, including the treatment of behavior problems." AVSAB website 
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AVSAB Position Statements:​

  • Humane Dog Training 

  • Positive Vet Visit

  • Dominance 

  • Puppy Socialization

  • How to Choose a Trainer

Punishment-based training methods may be advocated by those without an appreciation of the
"There is never a justification to use pain, fear, dominance devices or training methods with our dogs."
~Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology, Creator of Hierarchy of Dog Needs, and author of The Do No Harm Handbook, featuring the Hierarchy of Dog Needs.
She has worked with wolfdogs, foxes, and some of the most difficult behavior cases at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. She is a staunch advocate for Force Free and dog friendly dog training.  
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