title: Trainers and chokers. How dog trainers affect behavior problems in dogs.
abstract: Veterinarians will benefit from carefully selecting a dog trainer to assist clients. Poorly qualified and poorly selected dog trainers can increase problems for the practitioner. Methods of assessing a dog trainer's skills and value to the practitioner are outlined.
authors.affiliation: International Network for Ethical Training, Orange County, California.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Myles
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D004285:Dogs / Q000523:psychology*