Abuse is physical, emotional or psychological injury caused by mistreatment or the misuse of power associated with authority.  It is a corrupt practice or custom, improper or excessive use or treatment.  It is a deceitful act, it is a communication that condemns or vilifies unjustly, intemperately and angrily.  Abuse can be either intentional or unintentional.

The IPDTA defines abuse in training and behaviour modification as the use of any tool or technique that was created or used with the intent to cause harm to a dog including but not limited to; injury, pain, fear, or mistrust, be it physical, psychological, emotional or behavioural.

Those who truly love dogs do not wish to frighten or hurt them!!!
 
The IPDTA believe the following tools or techniques come with high risk and as result are not to be used by IPDTA members; choke chains, pinch collars, shock equipment, alpha rollovers and other forms of physical pushing, punishing and/or domination, hanging, kicking or hitting of any kind, or any other tool or technique that causes fear or pain for the dog.  Any tool or technique designed to be aversive in nature is not to be used by our members.

The IPDTA believe that any use of punishment, force or un-necessary restraint (exceptions such as a leash used humanely for safety) is un-necessary and unacceptable.

Prong/Pinch Collar Injury