Preamble
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors,
Inc. was
founded to elevate the standards of the dog instructing profession.
Mutually to aid both dog and human in the solution of the many
problems of the profession - To designate certain members as having
attained certain skills and knowledge - And acknowledging these
facts, the members are pledged to maintain a high level of trust
and integrity in the practice of their skill.
This Code of Ethics should not be recognized in passive observance,
but as a set of dynamic principles guiding the members' conduct
and way of life in obedience instructing. It is the instructor's
duty to practice this profession according to this Code of Ethics.
As a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DOG OBEDIENCE INSTRUCTORS,
INCORPORATED,
I shall remember that to my community and all with whom I come
in contact in dog obedience work, I typify dog obedience. It
is my duty to keep the ideal high.
I will always strive to better the understanding of dog obedience,
proving it a work and profession worthy of respect and admiration.
Always will I advocate training by such methods that will keep
the best interest of the dog, the handler, and the fancy in mind.
I will work towards improved methods of instruction for all
breeds of dogs. At all times in my association with people and
my work with dogs will I conduct myself in a sportsmanlike manner,
neither boasting if I win in the show ring, nor showing rancor
toward my dog or toward the judge should I lose. At no time shall
I display evil temper, either in the ring or while instructing.
When handling my own dog or another's dog, either in the show
ring or when instructing, never will I conduct myself in such
a manner that it will bring discredit to this Association or
the fancy.
I will work to train persons as competent instructors for dog
obedience training classes, and toward this end will always freely
exchange ideas, methods, and techniques in connection with dog
obedience instruction.
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