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Official position2015Open access

Kindness is built into good clinical behavior care

Clinical guideline emphasizing humane handling, low-stress behavior care, early assessment, and client education.

Veterinarians must institute a culture of kindness and avoid punitive training or management methods.

Source details

Source

2015 AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines

AAHA Behavior Guidelines Task Force

American Animal Hospital Association

Evidence level

Official position

Credibility

Last reviewed

May 30, 2026

Why we included it

Links force-free principles with broader veterinary best practice.

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