The APDT put out a new statement about their stance on LIMA and acceptable training methods, so Lynne, Kim, and Alice, of course, had to get into it and bark for a while, along with an almost live reaction to the IACP's response.
This is a great example of how certain wording is harmful to the entire pet industry by causing more of a rift between trainers.
LIMA Definition per Stephen Lindsay:
Correction procedures should not be used lightly or haphazardly. The rule of thumb is to select the least aversive and intrusive procedure that is reasonably expected to succeed. According to the least intrusive and minimally aversive (LIMA) model, aversives are ranked in terms of their relative severity and intrusiveness, requiring that the trainer apply a less aversive technique before advancing to a more aversive one. Adhering to this model and selection process ensures that the least necessary and sufficient aversive procedure is used to produce the intended behavioral objective. In addition to minimizing the potential for producing pain and discomfort, correction procedures should be governed by a principle of minimal intrusiveness. Training procedures should intrude minimally on the human-dog bond and avoid adversely affecting the dog’s quality of life. Overly constrictive restraint and confinement techniques should be avoided in favor of techniques that most rapidly and humanely achieve training objectives without causing undue distress or discomfort to the dog.
APDT Position Statements:
https://apdt.com/about/position-statements/IACP Facebook Page:
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