In recent weeks, @zakgeorge has claimed the dog training industry is in crisis. But is this true? What does the science say about the use of aversive tools and does his claim that aversive tools are never required hold water?

I strongly encourage you to check out the original video here    • State of Emergency: The Dog Training ...  

Just some of the trusted professionals I'll refer cases to:
Dr Tom Mitchell, BSc BVSc MRCVS
https://www.beha.vet
Terrie Hayward, M.Ed., KPACTP, CDBC, CPDTKA, CSAT
https://positiveanimalwellness.com
Laura Donaldson, PhD, CDBC, KPA CTP
https://fourpawsfourdirections.com

Additional Resources:
Defensive Handling in emergency situations @AggressiveDog
   • When Sh*t Hits the Fan: Defensive Han...  
Reactivity & Aggression Playlist by @getacalmdog
   • Reactivity & Aggression  
GamesBased Training gets superior results with police dogs @GeniusK9LIFE
   • Changing The Game Plan  How Game Bas...  
Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDTKA, KPACTP
https://grishastewart.com
UnChase!® (predation and R+ snake avoidance)
  / 100071094293190  
Positive Reinforcement Snake Avoidance Protocol
https://www.clickertraining.com/snake...
Canine Enrichment for the Real World (Allie Bender & Emily Strong)
https://amzn.to/3H5JZnT
AVSAB Position Statement on Humane Dog Training
https://avsab.org/wpcontent/uploads/...
O'Heare, J. (2013) The Least Intrusive Effective Behavior Intervention (LIEBI) Algorithm and Levels of Intrusiveness Table: A Proposed BestPractices Model. Version 5.0. Association of Animal Behavior Professionals.https://www.oebdh.at/images/stories/R...