Supervision Request Form: E-Collar Use
Submit your proposal for use of an aversive electronic training device
Basic Information
Your Name
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First Name
Last Name
Your Email
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example@example.com
The name of the animal in question
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Animal species
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Dog
Cat
Other
Your IAABC membership/credentialing level
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Supporting
Affiliate
Accredited
Associate Certified
Certified
About You
Apart from your IAABC qualification, please describe any other relevant certifications, training, education or qualifications that you'd like us to consider when reviewing your request.
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Please detail your professional experience with the type of case you're presenting, including your go-to protocols, tools, and examples of prior outcomes.
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About the Case
Describe the animal in question and its background. Please include details such as age, size, breed, and any relevant medical history.
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Describe the problem at hand. Include the presenting behaviors and a functional assessment.
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Identify the specific behavioral goal for the animal, including major relevant parameters and criteria.
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Describe how attaining this goal will improve the animal's quality of life.
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Big Picture
Who is the animal's owner?
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An individual, a rescue, or other organization?
Assess the owner/primary handler's training savvy.
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How long have you worked with them? What is their background with their species and training? Have they displayed skill in technical application of training? Have they been compliant with recommendations and homework to date?
Has an electronic training device been used on the animal in question before?
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If so, please describe the type of device, usage and outcome.
Describe the owner's involvement in the decision making process.
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e.g. Are they already using one? Who raised the idea of using the device? Do they know you are considering use of the device? What are the owner's current feelings on usage of an aversive electronic training device?
Additional Considerations?
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Please include any other important context about the owner, the animal's living environment, or anything else situational that plays a role in the decision to use an aversive electronic training device in this case.
Training History
Describe the overall training program that you have applied to date, including the number of training sessions and length of time that you've been working with the animal on this behavior.
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Please upload the detailed training plan to increase or decrease the target behavior that you have already attempted without the use of an aversive electronic training device.
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Describe the roadblocks you're encountering with your current training plan that suggest the use of an aversive electronic training device may be necessary. How have you identified these roadblocks? Include data collection records if you have any to share.
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Include a link to a video of you working with the animal BOTH during successful training and during times when the current plan isn't working. Keep your video to 5 to 15 minutes total.
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If you or the animal's owner have already reached out professionally (to a colleague, veterinarian, behaviorist, etc.) for a second opinion or assistance with the animal, please describe the outcome.
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Training Plans for Review
What type of device do you propose using?
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Please describe the brand/model and any technical information relevant to the training process or the animal's experience.
Why an e-collar?
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Please explain your reasoning for using the device in this case.
Alternative outcomes
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What alternatives to your behavioral goal have you considered that might present as a successful outcome, but do not include use of the aversive electronic training device? Please explain your reasons for rejecting these alternatives.
Who's handling the device?
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Identify who will be performing the training plan. Describe their background and education specifically on use of an aversive electronic training device, to include mechanical skills with the device, body language and observation skills, and their understanding of how to apply humane principles to the usage of R- and P+.
Describe the training program that you are recommending, including an estimate of the number of training sessions and the length of time that the program will be in place. Specify whether the program will necessitate periodic maintenance training or ongoing usage of the device in daily life.
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Please upload your new, detailed training plan to increase or decrease the target behavior using the training device.
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Humane usage
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Describe your plan for humane use of the E-Collar, including how you will evaluate the intensity and effectiveness of the stimulation as well as how you plan to monitor the animal's stress behaviors during the implementation of the program. What would prompt cessation of the training protocol?
Affirmation
Please indicate that you will accept the recommendations of the review committee. Accepting the outcome indicates that you are proceeding in good faith and that your intent is to obtain honest peer review.
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I Accept
I Don't Accept
Please include any additional details that you would like to be considered during the review process, or comments on the process.
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