OREGON STATE

Legislative findings and declarations

167.305

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Animals are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, stress and fear;

(2) Animals should be cared for in ways that minimize pain, stress, fear and suffering;

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If Oregon State legislators can make this declaration then, it is just a step away from a ban of the tools that utilize pain, stress, fear and suffering

It is the professional community coming together in one voice, calling for a ban on unregulated and harmful tools that will make this a reality.

ForceFree is a standard of practice and ethics.

It is a belief that every animal including our pets should have the basic rights to live without unnecessary

fear and pain. And as sentient beings, have the right of choice.

It is up to all animal care professionals to follow modern understanding of behavioral science in the support of these rights.

An informed community is a strong community.

To help safegaurd our communities' pets from aversive and unethical treatment.

Recognizing businesses in our community that practice Force Free and help to inform their customers of the advantages of Positive reinforcement.

Helping Oregon in the choice to be +

O  U  R    GOALS

Work to create legislation to ban or restrict the sale and use of choke, prong and shock collars in Oregon.

Create standards and oversight for Dog Trainers, Groomers and animal care professionals.

Inform our communities on modern science based Positive reinforcement and force free training.

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Working with Force Free organizations across the country to create

county /state legislative bill drafts and seek legislator sponsorship.

By researching, collecting and creating informational resources for Oregon pet owners and professionals to better understand modern

training and handling methods.

Connecting Animal Care Professionals from varying fields to protect Oregons' pets from unnesescary harm and fear in the currently

unregulated area of companion animal training.

Bringing awareness to our communities of the harm caused by

the "Balanced"  and "Pack" type of training trend that utilizes

choke, prong and shock collars on companion animals.