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K9 Communication LLC firmly believes in using the LIMA principle in our training. LIMA stands for Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive, which means that trainers should always look for the least invasive and most positive way to teach an obedience skill/modify a behavior instead of resorting to training tools or harsher tactics. Positive reinforcement training, which is a cornerstone of LIMA, is based on rewarding dogs for desirable behaviors, encouraging them to perform those behaviors on their own. The use of positive reinforcement training has proven to be highly effective in promoting long term behavior changes in dogs. Our trainers only resort to using training tools like e-collars and prong collars in cases specifically involving arousal based reactivity/aggression, or if it is the last chance for the dog to see changes quickly. Training tools will be used only in the most humane ways possible after fully explaining the risks of their use and training to use the tools properly without the dog. As the dog becomes proficient in their alternative behaviors, training tools will be phased out as they are not a long-term solution. Ultimately, the evidence shows that positive reinforcement training techniques stand as the most humane and effective way to train dogs to make good choices on their own and build behavior patterns that will improve both their lives and the lives of their families for the long term.