Stress is described as an emotionally disruptive condition of mind which occurs in response to adverse external influences known as stressors. Stress raises the level of adrenaline and corticosterone in the dog's body, which leads to increase in the heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure and puts more physical stress on bodily organs. Dogs exposed to stressors may present agonistic behaviors, redirected aggression and displacement activities.
It has come to our attention that some trainers claim to be holistic thinkers, however, they use dangerous, cruel and/or unnecessary techniques for training. The following techniques and tools increase stress in animals and can do more damage than good to your dog:
1. Electronic shock collars
2. Alpha rolls
3. Scruff shakes
4. Pinning the dog to the ground
5. Chaining
6. Anxiety wraps
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